Senior Flight Engineering Manager
Boeing · Hazelwood, MO
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $206k–$278k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in Hazelwood, MO. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Base pay
- $206k–$278k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $118k–$158k. This one lists $206k–$278k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 42 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 41 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- About 82% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $111k–$154k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 52%
- New product launch 36%
- Tooling 33%
- Root cause 31%
- ✓ Team leadership 31%
- Six Sigma 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Boeing in Hazelwood
3 other open roles at this site · 8 people we found in manufacturing roles at Boeing.
- Production Engineering Manager · Production · Manager
- Loads & Dynamics Engineering Manager · Manufacturing · Manager
- GNC Engineering Manager · Manufacturing · Manager
Full description from BoeingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Manages employees and mid-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Flight Engineering.
- ◆Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
- ◆Acquires resources for organizational activities, 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 and mid-level managers.
Basic
(Required Skills and Experience)
- ✓Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent
qualifications
directly related to the work statement
- ✓Candidates must have at least three years 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” with prior management experience
- ✓10 years of experience in a Flight engineering discipline [GNC, Aerodynamics, Loads & Dynamics, Propulsion, Mass Properties, or Configuration]
- ✓5 years of Cross IPT Leadership and Coordination Experience
(Desired Skills and Experience)
- ✓Experience with Flight Testing
- ✓Experience with Scheduling, Budget and Planning
- ✓Prior Experience with Technical Guidance and Oversight of Large Multi-skilled Teams
- ✓Mentoring or Technical Lead Engineer Experience
- ✓Current TS Clearance
Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
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Senior Flight Engineering Manager
Company
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Senior Flight Engineering Manager to join our Flight Engineering team that supports multiple development efforts including Advanced Air Dominance Platforms in Hazelwood, MO.
Position
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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 (DFW) 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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
- •Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
- •Student Loan Match : The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
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: $205,700 - $278,300
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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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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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