Production Engineering Manager

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North Charleston, SC, USA
In-Office
141K-191K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Lead and manage a production engineering team supporting 787 manufacturing: develop engineering solutions for production deviations, oversee MRB functions, coordinate with Operations/Quality/Supply Chain/customers/regulators, set goals, manage budgets, and drive process improvements while supporting off-shift and weekend operations.
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Production Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead an integrated group of engineers and technical employees in support of 787 production engineering at Boeing South Carolina in North Charleston, SC. This position is for 2nd shift.
The Production Engineering manager will facilitate communications with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain as well as other leaders if necessary to develop Engineering solutions to production deviations in addition to improving the overall 787 production system.
This position may also provide higher Material Review Board (MRB) functions and oversight, interface with airline representatives, regulatory agencies and suppliers/partners to resolve issues impacting the aircraft build, test and delivery. The manager will staff and direct a technical team, establish group goals, manage budgets, monitor performance against program and functional commitments while maintaining and developing technical employees within the team.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Promotes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment
  • Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in 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 of suppliers and leads process improvements Develops and maintains relationships with operations/quality teams 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
  • Potentially provides higher Material Review Board (MRB) oversight
  • Interfaces with Operations, Quality, Engineering, airline representatives, regulatory agencies and suppliers/partners to resolve issues impacting aircraft build, test and delivery
  • Staff and direct a technical team in establishing team goals
  • Monitors group performance against program and functional commitments while developing technical employees within the team
  • Position will require weekend and off shift support as necessary

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, or Chemistry
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • 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"
  • Willing to work 2nd shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 5+ years of experience in the following: aircraft production, ground operations and/or flight-line operations
  • 3+ years of experience managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members
  • 1+ years of experience in Material Review Board processes
  • Experience in leading or managing teams
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams

Shift:
This position is for 2nd shift. Weekend and off-shift support may be required based on business needs.
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 Aug. 18, 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 2nd 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • At least one year of leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large-scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager) OR completion of Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership"
  • Willingness to work 2nd shift (weekend and off-shift support as necessary)
  • US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to meet export control compliance
  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft production, ground operations and/or flight-line operations
  • 3+ years managing and/or leading a team (formal or informal) with ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support
  • 1+ years of experience in Material Review Board (MRB) processes
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and leading process improvements

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  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time away is described through a comprehensive policy that integrates PTO with overall compensation and incentives. Multiple forms of paid leave and time off are positioned as part of the core package.

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