Production Engineering Manager

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring Production Engineering Managers (Level K) to join the 787 Production Engineering organization located in North Charleston, SC.

Boeing Production Engineering (PE), an organization of over 3,000 employees, supports all aspects of Boeing Commercial Airplanes from product conception to customer support. PE designs, deploys, operates and maintains the production system that enables the build of the airplanes for The Boeing Company.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in developing and maintaining relationships with customers, stakeholders and peers, as well as strong problem-solving skills, willingness to take initiative, and the ability to work across multiple functions to lead the development and implementation of processes and plans. Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly are essential. In addition, technical leadership and aptitude are indispensable for success in this role along with people leadership skills to develop and inspire a diverse team to reach a shared goal and vision.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a multi-disciplinary production engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous professional growth.

• Manage performance by providing regular feedback, coaching, and opportunities for skill development.

• Develop and execute detailed project plans, ensuring all technical approaches and deliverables meet rigorous quality and excellence standards.

• Directly manage supplier technical performance and resource acquisition to ensure seamless project execution.

• Champion "first-time quality" and proactive safety standards to eliminate defects and workplace hazards.

• Set operational goals that align with company strategy, utilizing a deep understanding of market trends and the competitive landscape.

• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance organizational efficiency and product quality.

• Apply innovative problem-solving to identify new business opportunities and technical solutions.

• Build and maintain influential relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure solutions exceed expectations.

• Facilitate clear, multi-channel communication across all levels of the organization to ensure strategic alignment and message retention.

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:

• To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of experience leading technical teams

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range: $141,100 - $190,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 29, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.