First Line Manufacturing Manager; MQ

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.

First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) – MQ-25 Team, Mascoutah, IL.

• Lead employees performing work across multiple manufacturing disciplines
• Develop and execute business plans, policies, and procedures while establishing organizational and technical strategies to achieve operational objectives
• Secure resources, provide technical oversight of suppliers, and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and efficiency
• Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes to ensure compliance and execution excellence
• Champion a zero‑injury mindset and a first‑time quality culture through accountability, engagement, and disciplined execution
• Lead, inspire, develop, and motivate employees to drive performance, engagement, and continuous improvement

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temporary manager, large scale cross‑functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 3+ years of experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience working with or supporting military aircraft
• Ability to work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent work or military experience
• Previous knowledge or experience with LEAN and 5S activities
• Experience with military aircraft maintenance
• Experience with team building, developing, and motivating employees

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace; post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

This position may require up to 10% travel, domestically between Mascoutah, IL and Berkeley, MO sites.

This role is primarily first shift; however, additional shift requirements may be necessary to support program objectives.

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Pay is based on candidate experience and qualifications, market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $111,350 – $150,650.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 09, 2026.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined under 22 C.F.R. 120.62 includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.