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Manufacturing Manager - MQ-25 at BOEING summary:

The Manufacturing Manager at Boeing leads a team supporting the MQ-25 military aircraft manufacturing program, overseeing multiple manufacturing disciplines and driving process improvements. This role involves managing resources, collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with technical and export control requirements. The position requires onsite work with leadership experience in manufacturing, knowledge of military aircraft, and commitment to team development.

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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a First Line Manufacturing Manager to support the MQ-25 team in Berkeley, MO or Mascoutah, IL.

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
• Availability to work off shifts as needed

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
• 2+ years’ experience working with or supporting military aircraft

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Previous knowledge / experience with LEAN and 5S activities
• Experience with military aircraft maintenance and ramp operations
• Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees

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 .

Additional Information:

• This position requires travel up to 10% of the time between Berkeley, MO or Mascoutah, IL

Shift:

• There may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Relocation:

• This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

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: $96,900 – $131,100 USD

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 22, 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 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. Secret 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.

Keywords:

manufacturing management, military aircraft, MQ-25, production leadership, process improvement, LEAN manufacturing, team building, supplier management, technical oversight, quality control

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Interim role, Immediate start, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Live in, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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