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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring a First-Line Manufacturing Manager on the 2nd shift to lead the machine operations and assembly team in Helena, Montana. This position supports a 4x10 work schedule from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM, Monday through Thursday.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and coaching skills that will enable our business unit to embrace and elevate the One Boeing Production System (One BPS) culture, tools and key performance indicators. Likewise, Manufacturing embraces a first-pass quality culture, and this requires our leaders to be committed to our team members’ success. FOD-free product and clean-as-you-go are key components of our production system and require a steadfast dedication to our standards, our people and our customers. This position is about helping our teammates and peers elevate and accelerate our business while holding steadfast to our values.

Position Responsibilities:

Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines, mainly focused on CnC machiningDevelops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategiesAcquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvementsDevelops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reportsProvides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processesManages, develops and motivates employees

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment1+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role1+ years of experience with continuous process improvement initiativesAbility to work variable shifts and overtime as needed to support production

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Positive relationship building skillsExperience using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplaceFabrication experienceExhibits servant leadershipKnowledge of CnC machining processes

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.

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: $95,400 - $116,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 21, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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 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.