P-8 ILS Support Engineering Manager (Multi-Engineering Discipline)
Boeing · Tukwila, WA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $142k–$192k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in Tukwila, WA. Directs, plans, integrates, and oversees cost and schedule performance for two or more skill areas within Product Support.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Base pay
- $142k–$192k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Washington: typical posted base $109k–$149k. This one lists $142k–$192k.
Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 39 manufacturing engineer openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 38 other live manufacturing postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- About 32% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $105k–$148k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 54%
- Root cause 41%
- Automation 31%
- Lean 26%
- ✓ Team leadership 23%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Boeing in Tukwila
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Full description from BoeingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Leads planning and integration activities for profit-and-loss stand-alone support program(s) or major support business/program elements where business needs dictate
- ◆Applies technical knowledge of product support and logistics disciplines and Program Management Best Practices to direct program activities and manages employees performing program management tasks
- ◆Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals
- ◆Acquires resources for projects and processes, 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
- ◆Provides leadership, strategic planning, and technical guidance for multi-skilled product support teams and/or functional areas
- ◆Directs, plans, integrates, and oversees cost and schedule performance for two or more skill areas within Product Support
- ◆Works cross-functionally with internal and external customers and suppliers
- ◆Leads improvements through the application of process improvement methods to enhance performance, productivity, and enable future growth
Security Clearance Requirement: 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.
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)
- ✓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”
- ✓5+ years of experience in project or program management
- ✓5+ years of experience with Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
- ✓Experience in a role that required strong written and verbal skills
- ✓Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees
(Desired Skills/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
- ✓Experience with schedule and budget management, integration of all logistics elements, customer communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning to ensure cost, schedule and technical baseline
requirements
are met
- ✓Experience working with P-8 or a comparable commercial derivative aircraft platform
- ✓Experience with U.S. Navy or international government aviation maintenance practices and experience partnering with government customers to deliver services and products
- ✓Intermediate or higher quantitative analysis skills
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P-8 ILS Support Engineering Manager (Multi-Engineering Discipline)
Company
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Global Services (BGS) and the Government Services Engineering organization is seeking a first line P-8 Integrated Logistics Support Manager to lead the P-8 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team located in Tukwila, WA .
This role will focus on overseeing the integration of the logistics support system for the U.S. Navy and multiple international P-8 sustainment programs, developing new product offerings and strategies to capture additional business, and successfully managing, developing, and motivating a large team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in the execution of Integrated Logistics Support activities, including provisioning, technical publications, system supportability analysis, training, supply support, and obsolescence, as well as integrating with program management, supply chain, engineering, and other functions for multiple programs with products in various life‑cycle phases. Additionally, the candidate will be able to create a teaming environment across organizational boundaries and will understand the importance of open and honest communication.
The P-8 is a 737-derivative platform. Prior experience in fleet support or aircraft system design for the P-8, P-3, other commercial-derivative platforms, U.S. Navy customers, or BCA products is preferred.
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $141,950 - $192,0