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Materials and Processes Engineering Manager

Long Beach, California Job ID JR2026497484 Category Engineering Leadership Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 16, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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 (BDS) is seeking a motivated and talented Materials and Processes Engineering Manager to manage materials and process engineers supporting various defense programs, primarily C-17, CCTS (Commercial Crew Transportation System), SLS (Space Launch Systems), ORCA, and other government contracts. The team includes engineers specializing in chemical processes, metallurgy, composites and bonding, electrical materials and processes, and non-destructive evaluation. Team is split between Long Beach and Huntington Beach with the manager operating primarily out of Long Beach. This position also includes oversight of composite and non-destructive labs, both located in Huntington Beach.

In joining us you will work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. We offer long-term potential for career growth and highly value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers and leaders bring to our teams each day.

Our Materials and Process Engineering team in Southern California has earned the reputation within Boeing as a go-to organization for fast development of innovative materials and processes solutions for programs we support locally as well as local suppliers for other programs across Boeing. Our team includes two technical fellows and one associate technical fellow recognized across the company as experts in metallic materials and welding technology, composite materials, and aerospace coatings and other non-metallic materials. With our variety of work, you won’t be bored!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages employees performing activities within multiple (2 or more) Engineering disciplines.

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

  • Acquires resources for projects and processes, 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.

  • Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.

  • Promotes standardization across business activities.

  • Identifies emerging technologies for potential application to business needs.

  • Oversees qualification of new materials, processes, parts, tools, and equipment to meet requirements. Support employees in integration of new technologies as appropriate.

  • Oversees lab operations and ensures compliance with local quality and safety requirements.

  • Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements. 

  • Develops proposals and business cases and presents them to leadership, customers, and other stakeholders.

  • Clearly communicates information and ideas to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message, using a variety of media.

This position is onsite. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform most work onsite at the listed location.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future. There is some flexibility to work from home on an as-needed basis.

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. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

  • Bachelor, Master, or Doctor of Science (PhD) degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Computer science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
  • 7+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in material and process selection
  • 2+ years’ experience with leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years’ experience working in the aerospace industry
  • 5+ years’ experience working with aircraft components and assemblies
  • 2+ years’ experience working in or managing a material development and/or testing laboratory.
  • Ability to be in the Long Beach office 5 days per week
  • Willing to 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.

Relocation: 
Relocation is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

401k Plan:
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

Pay & 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range:

Manager (K) - $151,300 - $204,700


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 30, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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. Top 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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