Manufacturing Manager
Boeing · North Charleston, SC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $111k–$151k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in North Charleston, SC. In this role, you will lead frontline manufacturing teams responsible for building one of the most sophisticated aircraft ever designed.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Assembly lines
- Base pay
- $111k–$151k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $100k–$125k. This one lists $111k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 28 manufacturing engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- About 16% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$125k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 57%
- Tooling 46%
- New product launch 36%
- Root cause 36%
- FMEA 29%
- EHS / safety 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Boeing
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Boeing in North Charleston
4 other open roles at this site.
- Product Lifecycle Process Engineer (Associate and Experienced) · Process
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Flightline Operations Manager · Production · Manager
- Production Engineering Manager (Mid Body - Tooling) · Production · Manager
Full description from BoeingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
(Required Skills/ Experience)
- ✓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'
- ✓3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience
- ✓Ability to lead teams and execute within a structured production environment
- ✓Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- ✓Willingness and ability to work a variable shift based on operational needs
(Desired Skills/Experience)
- ✓Aerospace manufacturing experience, particularly in Structures, Systems, Electrical, Test, Assembly, Interiors
- ✓3+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership role
- ✓3+ years of experience implementing Lean or continuous improvement initiatives
- ✓Experience leading hourly employees in a production environment
- ✓Bachelor’s degree or higher
- ✓FAA A&P Certification
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Manufacturing Manager
Company
The Boeing Company
Help Build the Future of Flight
At Boeing South Carolina, we are shaping the future of aerospace. As the exclusive final assembly site of the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner, our team delivers one of the most advanced commercial airplanes in the world—connecting people, economies, and possibilities across the globe.
We are accelerating production, expanding our capabilities, and building the leadership team that will carry the 787 program into its next chapter. This is your opportunity to step into a visible, mission-critical leadership role at the heart of Boeing’s widebody manufacturing system.
As a First Line Manufacturing Manager (Level K) in Composite Fabrication and AFT Body A&I , you won’t simply oversee production—you will inspire people, build high-performing teams, and directly contribute to delivering world-class airplanes that redefine what’s possible. This position is located in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Your Impact Starts on Day One
In this role, you will lead frontline manufacturing teams responsible for building one of the most sophisticated aircraft ever designed. You will shape culture, develop talent, and drive performance across safety, quality, and delivery.
You will
- •Lead and inspire frontline manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- •Execute daily production plans that bring the 787 Dreamliner to life
- •Build strong partnerships with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to solve complex challenges
- •Develop and coach teammates to unlock their full potential and build future leaders
- •Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles and operational excellence tools
- •Foster a culture grounded in safety, quality, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship
- •Help position Boeing South Carolina for continued growth, innovation, and production rate increases
This is a role for leaders who want to make a visible impact—every day.
We’re Looking for Leaders Who
- •Inspire trust and bring out the best in their teams
- •Thrive in dynamic, fast-moving manufacturing environments
- •Lead with accountability, clarity, and confidence
- •Are passionate about building people, not just processes
- •Embrace continuous improvement and operational excellence
- •Want to be part of something bigger than themselves
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment
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
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Shift
This position is for a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until a re-evaluation is required. Shifts assigned for training may differ from your permanent work shift.
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.
Why Boeing South Carolina
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead at one of Boeing’s most important and fastest-growing production sites.
You will be part of
- •A leadership team driving the future of widebody production
- •A culture focused on people, safety, and excellence
- •A site making historic investments in growth and capability
- •A mission that connects the world through aerospace innovation
This Is Your Moment to Lead
The 787 Dreamliner represents innovation, performance, and possibility. Behind every aircraft is a leader who makes it happen.
If you are ready to lead from the front, develop people, and play a defining role in the future of aerospace—we want to hear from you.
Join us. Help build the future of flight.
Pay & Benefits
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: $111,350 - $150,650
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