Manufacturing Manager (K-Level)
Boeing · Huntsville, AL
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $111k–$151k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in Huntsville, AL. Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, DMAIC
- Base pay
- $111k–$151k
- Day to day
- relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Alabama: typical posted base $134k–$165k. This one lists $111k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 38 manufacturing engineer openings in Alabama, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 68%
- Tooling 61%
- Machining 47%
- Welding 45%
- FMEA 42%
- ✓ Lean 39%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Boeing in Huntsville
2 other open roles at this site.
- Senior Production Engineering Manager - Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) & Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) - Shift C · Production · Manager
- First Line Electrical Engineering Manager · Reliability · Manager
Full description from BoeingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
· Leads defect reduction activities (Cut the CoRRS, BPSM, RCCA, DMAIC, etc.) by teaming with other functional support groups.
· Leads Continuous Improvement teams in the area of responsibility.
· Responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Employee performance and development.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim pre-start and final post-start U.S. Secret clearance is required.
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic
(Required Skills/Experience)
· 3+ years’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
· 3+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal leadership role or informal role
(Desired Skills/Experience)
· Bachelor’s degree or higher
· 1+ years’ experience working with or supporting military and/or defense products
· Experience with building and developing teams
· Active US security clearance
Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Not Applicable
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Manufacturing Manager (K-Level)
Company
The Boeing Company
Join our dynamic team in Huntsville, Alabama as a Manufacturing Manager (K-Level) and be at the forefront of cutting-edge defense manufacturing!
We’re seeking skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to help produce Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker—an integral part of the world’s most advanced air defense system. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and are committed to excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact. Elevate your career with us and help deliver world-class defense solutions that protect lives and shape the future!
Position
Additional Information
This position is for B-Shift. Shift Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am.
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
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 K Manager: $111,350 - $150,650
Language
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift
Shift 2 (United States of America)
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