Manufacturing 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 looking for a First-Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to support the Skin and Spar Extrusion and Finish Team in Auburn or Puyallup, Washington.

Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal and coaching skills that will further enable our business unit to embrace and elevate One BPS (Boeing Production System) culture, tools and key performance indicators. Likewise, within Manufacturing we embrace a first pass quality approach to our work and this requires our leaders to be committed to our team member’s success. FOD (Foreign Object Debris) free product and clean as you go is also a component of our production system and this also requires a steadfast commitment to our standards, our people and our customer.

A successful candidate will connect directly with our values and take action to further those values with how they act.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines
• Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies
• Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• ability to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 1+ years of experience in Numerical Controls, Machining, or Master Cam
• 1+ years of experience managing Key Performance Indicators within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Manufacturing data.
• 1+ years of experience using Boeing Production System (BPS).
• Commitment to Go for Zero and Incident Injury Free (IIF) principles.

Shift

This is a 3rd shift role; there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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.

Total Rewards

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 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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range

$126,000 - $154,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

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 variable 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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