Production Engineering Manager – Fabrication

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.

At the center of BCA’s multi-faceted approach to stabilize and improve the Production System, our Fabrication Production Engineering organization is growing! We are looking to fill a Production Engineering Manager (Level K) position at the Boeing Auburn Fabrication site with a qualified and passionate leader in Emergent Operations.

Candidates considered for the role will lead a team performing Engineering roles (NC Programming, Technical Design). Emergent Operations supports customers across the Boeing Enterprise, so adaptability and the ability to learn quickly are essential. We are looking for a leader who brings new perspectives, curiosity, and creativity when approaching challenges, and an insatiable desire for improvement and customer support.Technical leadership and aptitude are essential for success in this role, along with the people leadership skills to develop and inspire a diverse team to reach a shared goal and vision. Strong candidates 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 production system solutions.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Leads teams responsible for performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Production Engineering.

• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.

• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management and leads process improvements.

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

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

• 3+ years of experience in a professional engineering role

• 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):

• 3+ years of experience working in a production environment

• 3 + years of experience with production systems design

• Experience in leading or managing teams

• Experience working with cross-functional teams

• Experience with build plan development and deployment

• Experience with CNC machining processes

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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. 

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.  Weekend and off-shift support will be required, on occasion, based on business needs.

Pay and 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 a number of 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: $151,300 – $204,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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.