Senior Production & Modification Deputy Program Manager – E

Senior Production & Modification Deputy Program Manager – E-7

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Production Program Manager (L level Manager) to support and oversee the United States Air Force (USAF) E-7 Rapid Prototype production activities in the Puget Sound, along with future production planning activities. The role is based in Tukwila, WA. The E-7 is a military variant of the Boeing 737 commercial derivative, designed for advanced surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

This role is situated within the Mobility Surveillance and Bombers division and requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in manufacturing and production environments. The successful candidate will report to the Boeing E-7 Production Program Director and will play a key role in ensuring that production processes meet established cost, schedule, and quality targets.

• Program Leadership:
  Lead all Puget Sound E7 USAF production and modification activities in the Puget Sound, and reach back support for the modification ongoing in the UK, ensuring alignment with production performance goals. Lead modification deployment activities for five additional production aircraft upon contract award.
• New Business:
  Develop and execute E7 production strategy and production proposal activities, in alignment with new business initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Monitor production performance to ensure it aligns with cost and schedule targets, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Risk Management:
  
  Lead risk, issue, and opportunity management for E7 production and modification programs, proactively identifying and mitigating potential challenges.
• Customer Engagement:
  Support USAF E7 customer engagements, providing updates on program status and addressing any concerns.
• Operational Excellence:
  Drive operational excellence across all program facets, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Provide leadership to ensure collaboration across operations, production engineering, quality, materials management, industrial engineering, and other functional stakeholders.
• DMS Management:
  Oversee the management of the DMS (Data Management System) to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of production and modification activities.

• 5+ years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams
• Familiar with Manufacturing Engineering in A/C Mod or production environments
• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Effective communication, organizational and team oriented skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Material Management, Quality, Supplier Management, Environmental Health and Safety or Information Technology; 3+ years of experience in the production, modification, and/or conversion of airplanes.
• 3+ years of experience in project management and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• A Bachelor's degree or higher

Some travel may be required.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

This position will be for first shift.

Summary pay range:
Min: $180,200 – Max: $243,800

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

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 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.

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.