Senior Manufacturing Manager

Boeing•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Manager (Level L) to support the Central Assembly team onsite in Portland, Oregon. A manager in this role will develop cross-functional partnerships to achieve team and program goals while developing a work environment that promotes accountability, trust, teamwork, quality and safety.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing
5+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role
3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams
Willing to work flexible hours, including on call support as needed (including overtime and occasional weekends as required by production schedules)

Nice To Haves

50 - 75 average size of program teams managed
3+ years of experience using LEAN Manufacturing processes and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace
3+ years of experience coaching and mentoring leaders and technicians in a high-precision, rate-based manufacturing setting
3+ years of experience navigating complex cross-functional environments, balancing engineering requirements, quality constraints, and schedule pressures
1+ years of experience working as a Senior Leader or Senior Manager

Responsibilities

Lead with Boeing Values Demonstrates and holds teams accountable to Boeing’s Values and Behaviors, fostering a culture of safety, quality, integrity, and inclusion on the machining floor
People Leadership in a High-Tempo Environment Leads, develops, and motivates employees and first-level managers Inspires a shared sense of urgency and ownership to meet aggressive production schedules in a dynamic, rate-driven environment
Operational Management of Complex Machining Operations Manages teams executing operations for flight-critical components with tight tolerances and high regulatory oversight Coordinates daily priorities, removes roadblocks, and ensures disciplined execution across shifts and work centers
Strategic Departmental Planning Develops and executes integrated assembly departmental plans, policies, and procedures Provides input on business and technical strategies that drive safety, compliance, quality, delivery, and cost performance Aligns assembly strategies to rate readiness and program objectives
Resource Allocation & Continuous Improvement Acquires and allocates resources (people, machines, tooling, and capital) to support current production and future growth Leads lean process improvements to optimize part flow, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste while maintaining regulatory compliance
Cross-Functional Partnerships Builds strong partnerships with engineering, quality, supply chain, industrial engineering, and operations teams to proactively solve issues and drive first-time quality Acts as a key escalation point to quickly resolve machining nonconformances and constraints
Technical Oversight & Accountability Provides oversight and approval of assembly technical approaches, processes, and work instructions to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements Champions adherence to standard work and process discipline on the shop floor