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Manufacturing Manager – KC-46 First Line Manager

Everett, Washington Job ID JR2025457222 Category Manufacturing Post Date May. 26, 2025
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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 & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing First line Manager (Level K) on our KC-46A Program in Everett, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Interfaces with all KC-46 Finishing Center operations teams, functional support organizations, multiple management levels including executive to help team:
    • Implement, teach, coach and model Boeing Production System (BPS) and Incident and Injury Free (IIF) standards for the KC-46 Finishing Center team.
    • Develop lead and execute project and process improvement plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals.
    • Oversee staffing acquisition process for the Finishing Center.
    • Oversee resource acquisition process for Finishing Center improvement projects.
    • Meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance by overseeing final component installation, systems operation functional testing, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
  • Collaborates, develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, functional support core teams, peers, partners, and direct reports.
  • Manages, develops and motivates employees.
  • Note: This position will likely often work a split first/second shift schedule.
  • Promote employee engagement and build an organizational culture that fosters safety and quality performance, improves employee satisfaction and retains a skilled and motivated workforce.
  • Forecasts resource needs, obtains and manages personnel, facilities, equipment and tools to meet operating requirements.

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

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in Aircraft manufacturing and maintenance
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Ability to work any shift
  • KC-46 experience
  • Experience leading teams or work groups
  • Experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues in an operations environment
  • Experience implementing Boeing Production System (BPS) standards as part of a team
  • Knowledge/use of the Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM) and Rapid Systematic Problem Solving (RSPS) model

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

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.

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

Summary Pay range: $103,700 - $140,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 30, 2025


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 31, 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.

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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