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Manufacturing Manager – 2nd shift

Titusville, Florida Job ID JR2025483911 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 13, 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 and Security (BDS) Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) has an exciting opportunity for an innovative, highly motivated, people-focused, and growth-motivated 2nd Shift Manufacturing Operations Manager to join our dynamic Experimental Systems Group (ESG) team at Kennedy Space Center, FL

ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains and is a fast-paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) is part of ESG and is the United States’ most advanced, state-of-the-art reentry space craft.

The ESG Second Shift First Line Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing a team of highly performing technicians, in a manufacturing and repair depot environment. This role involves ensuring that production goals are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety protocols are followed. The manager will also be responsible for employee development, performance management, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Position Responsibilities:  

  • Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines
  • Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies
  • Acquires resources, 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
  • Collaborates with other functional teams to develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of leadership or management experience working in a manufacturing / production environment
  • 3+ years of experience developing and implementing process improvements
  • 3+ years of experience leading, checking, and implementing manufacturing plans
  • 3+ years of experience with team building, developing and motivating employees
  • Experience applying and implementing lean manufacturing principles in a production system
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution System
  • Experience developing project execution plans, schedules and budgets
  • An active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
  • A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems and/or Boeing Production System (BPS)
  • Experience developing solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems, requiring ingenuity and innovation
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience

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 the ability to obtain Special Program Access
  • This position requires travel up to 10% of the time

Shift:

  • This role will be on 2nd shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objects

Relocation:

  • Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. 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: $104,550 – $141,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 01, 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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