The Manufacturing Manager at Boeing leads and develops teams supporting lab test and structures operations, focusing on manufacturing disciplines in a unionized environment. This role involves managing supplier relationships, executing business strategies, and ensuring safety and quality standards. The position requires leadership experience, manufacturing expertise, and proficiency in managing performance indicators related to safety, quality, and delivery.
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.
The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to join our team in Seattle or Tukwila, Washington .
This opening will be on 2nd Shift and will involve leading a team in Tukwila supporting the Structures Lab, as well as the team in Seattle supporting the Systems Lab.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage, develop, and motivate a high-performing team of Mechanics and Electricians supporting Lab Test and structures operations
Position Responsibilities Include:
Manage employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines
Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational
and technical strategies
Acquire resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process
improvements
Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers,
partners and direct reports
Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
Manage, develop, and motivate employees
Oversight and ownership to Zero injury and First Time Quality culture
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience working with collective bargaining agreements and an hourly union-represented workforce
3+ years of experience and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems
3+ years of experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
3+ years of management experience
Experience with managing Key Performance Indicators within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost
and Manufacturing data
Machining background or experience
Bachelor’s degree in business or technical related
Experience working with represented employees, manufacturing operations and familiar with
project management best practices
Familiar with Lab Test and/or Flight Test Operations
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 2nd shift.
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: $112,200 - $151,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Export Control Details: US based job, US Person requiredRelocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
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