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Boeing Commercial Airplanes Fabrication Division is seeking a Production Engineering Senior Manager to lead groups of front-line leaders, engineers and technical staff for Production Engineering support to Fabrication’s Manufacturing Business Unit. This is a demanding role that requires technical leadership, effective communication at all levels and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects to improve production stability. The position will be based in Auburn, Washington. 

BCA Fabrication is a dynamic environment operating around the clock, at numerous global sites, to produce parts for programs all across the Boeing Enterprise, including Commercial Airplane Production, Defense System Programs Production, and Global Services in-service requirements. In this role you will have exposure to all types of products along with manufacturing methods and technologies.

The successful candidate will have prior experience leading Production Engineering skills in a high paced critical-flow production environment with availability to support off shift and react appropriately to rapidly changing demands.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Staffing, organization, strategy, technical oversight

• Lead teams starting with engineering excellence and a commitment to safety, quality and integrity.

• Lead teams to meet commitments to key program stakeholders, and stabilize & standardize the production system.

• Lead teams that can support multiple shifts to ensure continuous production support to fabrication operations.

• Use systematic problem-solving to enable building quality products in a safe and burden-free work environment, rate capable and FOD free.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.

• Develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures.

• Provide input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.

• Manage budgets and acquire resources for organizational activities.

• Evaluate new work statement for capability and capacity to support deliverables.

• Manage, develop and motivate employees and front-line leaders.

• Actively engage with Production Engineering Skill teams to support cross-team staffing exercises and develop existing and future front-line leaders.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Preferred Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

• 3+ years management experience.

• 5+ years production engineering experience.

• 1+ years of Equipment or Tool Engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Substantial Tooling domain knowledge as a manager and as an individual contributor.

• Knowledge of Production Engineering processes and tools, including within the Tool Engineering domain.

• Experience with large-scale production improvement implementations.

• Coaching, guiding, and leading production improvements.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work across multiple groups and functions.

• Experience with developing an organizational talent pipeline

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Union:

This is a non-union-represented position.

Pay and Benefits:

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.

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

Summary pay range: $181,900 - $246,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 23, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person not required

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

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 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.