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F-15 Senior Manufacturing Manager

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026493418 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 27, 2026
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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) is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager for the F-15 Program in Berkeley, MO!

This is an exciting opportunity to manage employees and first line managers. The desired candidate will be able to establish cross-functional partnerships to achieve team and program goals while fostering a work environment that promotes accountability, trust, teamwork, quality and safety. The successful candidate is expected to understand, communicate and execute organizational vision, goals and strategic direction, encouraging and leading a culture of performance, continuous improvement and employee involvement. Your skills will allow you to proactively partner with customers, peers and support teams to best meet company objectives; as well as support problem solving and continuous improvement activities, including opportunities to grow yourself as a Boeing Leader.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Effectively lead teams and multi-disciplined support staff to positively impact safety, quality, delivery, and cost
  • Drive continuous improvement, standard work, and best practices within the Production System
    Drive for Safety improvements, defection reduction, and foreign object debris (FOD) prevention to ensure Product Safety
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
  • Support affordability by driving unit hour reductions and innovation implementation
    Manages employees and other managers performing activities within manufacturing disciplines
  • Deploy Lean principles in accordance to the Boeing Production System
  • Conveys organizational messages to facilitate the accomplishment of organizational goals and monitors performance metrics
  • Proactively communicates with leadership team, peers (e.g., fellow senior managers) and customers
  • Team with Quality on inspection approach, quality initiatives, corrective and preventative actions, and DCMA engagement/strategy
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Creates a culture of continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience working as a leader or manager
  • 3+ years of experience driving improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and people on production and development programs
  • 3+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional and Lean+ projects
  • 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with schedule and budget management, stakeholder communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning to ensure cost, schedule and requirements are met

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Direct functional experience within Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, or Supply Chain
  • Deep production program experience across driving improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and People on production and development programs
  • Direct applicable knowledge of Production Systems development and “Start Right" methodologies
  • Effective change leader; Ability to build an environment of inclusion, transparency and trust
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and rally a team in challenging work environments

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. 

Shift:

  • This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Relocation:

  • This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility  

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: $141,950 – $192,050


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 09, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person 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.

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