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Production Operations Specialist

Mesa, Arizona Job ID JR2026515925 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 22, 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 and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Production Operations Specialist (Associate or Mid-level) to join the Air Dominance Operations team in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) located in Mesa, AZ!

This position will require strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.   

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements manufacturing processes composite fabrication operations.

  • Coordinates with Materials & Processes and engineering support teams

  • Reviews and approves technical documents to include impacts to production

  • Compiles and provides management status reports for action.

  • Serves as primary interface with internal customers

  • Analyzes changing trends and assists and/or develops projected manpower allocation.

  • Leads projects and participates in technical research on proposed projects.

  • Assists with the preparation and justification for major capital expenditures and equipment implementation.

  • Translates data into actionable plan for implementation within the organization

This position is expected to be 100% onsite on 2nd shift. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Mesa, AZ. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain Government Security Clearance post start

  • 1+ year of experience in Operations and/or manufacturing processes

  • 1+ year of experience coordinating with Materials & Processes, engineering and/or other engineering support.

  • 1+ year of experience analyzing, deriving and/or allocating requirements

  • 1+ year of experience translating data into actionable insights and recommendations

  • 1+ year of experience developing, modifying, and documenting actions to assure problem resolution and/or to implement corrective action and/or preventive action

  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and the ability to learn in house systems. 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Active Secret Security Clearance

  • Experience with Advanced Composite Fabrication

  • Experience directly supporting a proprietary program

  • Experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills with leadership and colleagues in an operations environment.

Level 3

  • 3+ years of experience in reviewing and approving technical documents to include cure recipes, post cure analysis, and acceptance criteria.

  • 3+ years of experience leading projects and participating in technical research on proposed projects.

  • 3+ years of experience assisting with the preparation and justification for major capital expenditures and equipment implementation

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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. 

Additional Information:

  • This position requires travel up to 10% of the time

Shift:

  • 2nd Shift

Relocation:

  • This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

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: USD Level 2 Associate: $74,800 - $101,200

                                             Level 3 Mid-level: $90,950 - $123,050


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 03, 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

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 2nd 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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