Production Engineering Manager
Boeing · Hazelwood, MO
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $141k–$191k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in Hazelwood, MO. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Base pay
- $141k–$191k
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $114k–$160k. This one lists $141k–$191k.
Median of the low and high ends of 354 live postings that list pay, out of 1091 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live production postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 10+)
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 63%
- Team leadership 53%
- EHS / safety 47%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Boeing in Hazelwood
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Full description from BoeingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Production Engineering.
- ◆Develop and execute project and process plans, implementing policies and procedures.
- ◆Set operational goals and acquire necessary resources for projects and processes.
- ◆Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, and team members.
- ◆Oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processes.
- ◆Manage, develop, and motivate employees to achieve high performance.
- ◆Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
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.”
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret clearance post-start is required.
Basic
(Required Skills/Experience)
- ✓Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- ✓Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership".
- ✓1+ years’ experience leading multi-disciplined, complex engineering projects and teams across multiple organization
- ✓1+ years’ experience in assembly, automation, and/or production support
(Desired Skills/Experience)
- ✓Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with military or defense programs
- ✓Knowledge of Boeing’s organizational processes, procedures and policies
- ✓Demonstrated ability in budget management and business process improvements
- ✓Familiarity with critical path methodology and project leadership principles
- ✓Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
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Production Engineering Manager
Company
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Fabrication organization is seeking a Production Engineering Manager to join the Fabrication Production Engineering team located in Hazelwood, MO .
This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of Manufacturing, Industrial and Liaison Engineers supporting part fabrication across multiple Boeing platforms. This role will require the ability to plan, organize and direct activities to meet cost, schedule and performance goals. The manager in this role will guide the day-to-day activities of engineers responsible for production support. The position will partner cross-functionally to accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and strengthen manufacturing readiness across multiple programs and the site.
Position
Relocation Assistance
This position offers relocation based off of candidate eligibility.
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.
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.
Typical Summary pay range: $141,100 - $190,900
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Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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 and/or 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 1 (United States of America)
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