SLS Program Senior Manufacturing Manager Featured

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 Space Launch Systems (SLS) Program Senior Manufacturing Manager (level M) to join our dynamic team in Kennedy Space Center, FL or New Orleans, LA!

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

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees and mid-level managers performing activities within multiple manufacturing disciplines

• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals and objectives
• Acquires resources for organizational activities, 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 and mid-level managers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years in Aerospace and Manufacturing
• 8+ years as a manager/leader
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role leading teams, initiatives, or projects to meet business objectives and influence change
• 5+ years’ experience in lean processes and initiatives
• Must have experience using a computer application such as e-mail and Microsoft Suite and MS Office tools
• Experience working in a cross functional environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

• 5+ year experience preparing executive level communications and briefings
• 5+ Experience in implementing and working with BPS
• Ability to coach and lead others on standard work processes and procedures
• Experience in leading root-cause analysis or Boeing Problem Solving Model Experience
• Experience with managing QSCDM in a dynamic production system
• Experience interacting with DCMA and Program Management Offices

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 access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility. This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• This position requires travel up to 10% of the time

Shift:

• This role will be on 1st shift

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:

Kennedy Space Center, FL or New Orleans, LA $153,850 – $208,150 USD

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 17, 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

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.