Manufacturing Manager

Job Description
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) to join our Composite Manufacturing Center (CMC) team located in Puyallup, Washington.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated leader to join our CMC team as a key component in advancing our automation initiatives. The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of automation technologies and methodologies, playing a crucial role in enhancing our production processes and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
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
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal leadership role
• 3+ years of experience applying continuous improvement tools and techniques
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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)
• 1+ years of experience in aircraft structures manufacturing process (preferably wings)
• 1+ years of experience with REDARS
• Commitment to Go for Zero and Incident Injury Free (IIF) principles applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

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 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: $119,000 - $161,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 19, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
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.