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BDS Material and Process Technology (M&PT) Manager

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025475107 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 29, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The St. Louis Materials & Process Technology (M&PT) organization is seeking a Materials and Process Technology Engineering Manager based out of Berkeley, MO to support Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). 

This position will manage approximately 15-20 engineers and will have responsibility, authority, and accountability for day-to-day operations in coordination with program Integrated Product Team (IPT) management. The candidate will interface with other team leaders within BDS and BGS as well as with external Customers (DCMA, Air Force, Navy) on a regular basis. Successful candidates will apply knowledge and a varied set of experiences toward facilitating, directing, and leading multi-disciplined groups, both technical and non-technical, in order to accomplish common goals/objectives in support of Boeing-St. Louis programs.

Manager responsibilities will be focused on employee development, staffing, ensuring technical excellence, engaging with program leadership and chief engineers to assign responsibilities and prioritize work.  Strong customer focus, communication and project management skills are required as the team balances dynamic work scope from multiple customers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Engages and promotes professional development and motivation of team members including conducting performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, employee recognition, and training

  • Partners with program and engineering leadership to establish technical strategies

  • Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals

  • Acquires resources for projects and processes to meet program and organizational goals

  • Plans and manages program and overhead budgets, schedules, and technical performance

  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships to promote collaboration with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

  • Provides oversight, guidance and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

  • Assesses and adjusts priorities within cost and schedule constraints and assesses the technical risks associated with decisions made by the team and the impact of these risks on cost/schedule performance

  • Reduces the price of products and services within area of responsibility by transitioning technology, innovations and best practices to use in day-to-day operations

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

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, mathematics, physics or chemistry

  • 5+ years of engineering experience

  • 3+ years of experience working with production program engineering

  • 2+ years’ experience leading or managing an engineering project or team.

  • Candidates must have demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally and treat colleagues and employees with respect in all situations, and a capability to manage competing priorities on a daily basis.

  • Must be able to effectively lead and coach a team with highly diverse technical skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance

  • MBA, Masters in Engineering Management or equivalent

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in chemical, materials, mechanical, metallurgical or electrical engineering

  • Experience leading and developing an engineering team including performing performance reviews. 

  • Experience in leading and/or managing complex projects

  • Experience working with industry and military specifications and standards

  • Experience working with aerospace programs, production and supply chain stakeholders

  • Experience managing budgets

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Familiarity with M&P processes, specifications and standards (including BCA, BDS, and industry).

  • Experience related to one or more materials and processes disciplines (e.g., metals, composites, chemical processing, coatings, assembly).

Relocation Assistance:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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. 

Typical summary pay range: $129,200- $174,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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.

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