Structures Stress Engineering Manager
Boeing · Long Beach, CA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $147k–$199k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in Long Beach, CA. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Base pay
- $147k–$199k
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $111k–$170k. This one lists $147k–$199k.
Median of the low and high ends of 179 live postings that list pay, out of 449 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 448 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 29% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Typical $108k–$159k, from 158 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 50%
- New product launch 44%
- Root cause 39%
- Automation 34%
- Machining 27%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Manages employees performing structural engineering and related technical activities
- ◆Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
- ◆Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management, and leads process improvements
- ◆Fosters positive 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
- ◆Coordinates seamlessly with internal and external Engineering teams
- ◆Applies comprehensive knowledge of Boeing organization, processes, program plans, policies , procedures and products to effectively execute functional responsibilities.
- ◆Some travel may be required
- ◆Ability to work on-site 5 days per week
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
(Required Skills/Experience)
- ✓Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- ✓1+ years of experience supporting both internal and external customers across multiple disciplines
- ✓1+ years of experience training and/or mentoring in a technical environment
- ✓1+ years of experience with Aircraft Structures
- ✓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”
(Desired Skills/Experience)
- ✓3+ years of experience with Aircraft Structures
- ✓Experience with Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management or related experience
- ✓Experience leading / collaborating across geographically dispersed teams
- ✓Experience working with Airworthiness regulators
- ✓Experience working with Supplemental Type Certificates
Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
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Structures Stress Engineering Manager
Company
The Boeing Company
Boeing Global Services has an exciting opportunity for a Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) Structures Stress Engineering Manager (Level K) located in Long Beach, CA .
The BCF Structures Stress Team provides the structural stress support required for 737BCF and 767BCF freighter conversations.
The BCF Structures Stress team is seeking a leader with broad knowledge of Boeing design, structural repairs, stress analysis, certification, and engineering principles. In this position, the manager will champion cost, flow and quality goals while driving growth, on-time delivery, and technical excellence to meet our customer commitments.
Position
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.
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.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $147,050 - $198,950
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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 does not require a Security Clearance.
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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