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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) is seeking a Production Engineering Manager in support of a team of Liaison Engineers in El Segundo, CA.

This manager will lead the production engineering team, focusing on liaison engineering to ensure seamless communication and collaboration between design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams. This role is critical in optimizing production processes, improving product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Production Engineering

• Oversee a group of Production Engineering Mechanical Liaison Engineers in the Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) factory

• Allocate resources accordingly based on program needs to ensure optimal performance

• Participate in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) boards and possess strong technical problem-solving skills to ensure corrective actions are preventive, robust, and well documented

• Ensure the Mechanical Liaison Engineer (MLE) are launch campaign ready to assist in preparing for spacecraft vehicle launches while maintaining support for home site factory operations

• Ensure the Mechanical Liaison Engineer (MLE) team is up to date with their training and assist in achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Ensure the Mechanical Liaison Engineer (MLE) team is up to date with their training and assist in achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Ensure the Mechanical Liaison Engineer (MLE) team has no gaps in their skills matrix; develop and implement plans to address any skills deficiencies within the team

• 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 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

• The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:

  • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team

  • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring

  • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders

  • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners

• Master of Science in an engineering discipline

• Previous management experience

• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust

• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes

• Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams

• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance

• Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members

• Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers

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 & Pay Transparency:

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 spanet and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $138,550 - $187,450

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 24, 2025

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.