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.

Join The Boeing Company’s Space Launch Systems (SLS) team as a Production Engineering Manager at Kennedy Space Center, FL and play a pivotal role in NASA’s mission to return humans to the Moon and beyond. In this critical position, you will lead the Production Engineering efforts for the final integration of the Core Stage—the heart of the most powerful rocket ever built. Your leadership will span Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, Industrial Engineering, Tool Engineering, and Liaison Engineering, ensuring that every component meets the highest standards of quality and performance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the success of NASA’s Artemis Program, enabling historic deep space missions that will expand humanity’s reach into the solar system. If you are driven by innovation, excellence, and the chance to be part of a transformative space exploration journey, we want you on our team.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a high-performing Production Engineering team focused on advancing and continuously improving production processes.Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to enhance and support the production system.Drive key projects to stabilize and optimize production systems and tooling, and manage product and process change integration.Own the production build architecture, applying production simulations and lean principles to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing.Oversee Design and Build Integration, including the development and coordination of manufacturing build plans.Ensure comprehensive documentation of the Production System within the SLS Manufacturing Plan, covering safety assessments, build flow, dimensional management, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.Manage final bill of material reconciliation and documentation to support product traceability and quality.The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.5+ years of experience in a production environment.5+ years of experience in a technical or engineering field.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience in engineering leadership in aerospace.Production Engineering experience.Material Review Board certification or experience.Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.Master of Science in an engineering discipline.Previous management experience. Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders, and helping underperforming members.Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

NASA Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

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 & Pay Transparency:

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: $129,200 - $174,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 15, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.