Production Engineering Manager _ St. Louis Proprietary Program

Job Description
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Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Engineering Manager to support a Proprietary Program in St. Louis (Berkeley), MO.
Step into a fast-paced, cutting-edge program that is at the forefront of innovation and technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace engineering.
In this pivotal role as Production Engineering Manager, you will lead a dynamic team of Manufacturing, Tooling, Numerical Controlled (NC) Programming, Liaison, and Industrial Engineers, driving efforts to define, stabilize, and improve the production system. By leveraging your expertise and innovative thinking, you will guide your team in identifying inefficiencies, developing robust solutions, and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and quality ensuring customers' needs are met.
This role not only emphasizes technical and leadership excellence but also champions a culture of continuous improvement, empowering your team to achieve operational excellence and deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Position Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Production Engineering.
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implementing policies and procedures.
• Create and lead a team to execute tooling and model-based instruction (MBI) release curves.
• Set operational goals and acquire necessary resources for projects and processes.
• Provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, and team members.
• Oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Manage, develop, and motivate employees to achieve high performance.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing engineering teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of production and assembly processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance post-start.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with military or defense programs.
• Knowledge of Boeing's organizational processes, program plans, and policies.
• Demonstrated ability in budget management and business process improvement.
• Familiarity with critical path methodology and project leadership principles.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience with structural repair principles and systems thinking.
• Experience with Subsystems
• Existing Valid US Security Clearance

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 (DFW) 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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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 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: $141,100 - $190,900
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 02, 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.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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.