Senior Manufacturing Manager - Aft Body and Mid Body Assembly

Senior Manufacturing Manager - Aft Body and Mid Body Assembly

Company:

The Boeing Company

Shape the Future of Flight

At Boeing South Carolina, we are building more than airplanes—we are building the future of aerospace. As the exclusive home of the 787 Dreamliner, our site is at the forefront of innovation, production excellence, and industrial transformation.

As we accelerate production, expand capabilities, and prepare for the next generation of manufacturing, we are seeking exceptional Senior Manufacturing Managers to lead at the heart of our Final Assembly operations.

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most advanced widebody production systems in the world—and to play a defining role in shaping Boeing’s future.

Your Impact

As a Senior Manufacturing Manager (Level L) in North Charleston, South Carolina, you will lead frontline manufacturing leaders and teams responsible for delivering the 787 Dreamliner—one of the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built. This is a variable shift position.

You will translate strategic production goals into disciplined execution on the factory floor—while building a culture grounded in safety, quality, accountability, and pride.

We are currently hiring for positions within 787 Composite Fabrication and Aft Body Assembly as well as 787 Mid Body Assembly.

You will:

• Lead, manage and inspire manufacturing teams responsible for building the world’s most advanced commercial aircraft

• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance

• Build and develop exceptional leaders, strengthening Boeing’s leadership pipeline for the future

• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Leadership to achieve production milestones

• Champion continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and operational innovation

• Help position Boeing South Carolina for increased production rates and long-term growth

This role offers unmatched visibility, responsibility, and influence—and the opportunity to leave a lasting leadership legacy.

The Leader We’re Seeking

We are looking for leaders who are energized by challenge, motivated by growth, and driven to build high-performing teams.

You thrive in fast-paced production environments. You lead with clarity, courage, and accountability. You develop people, solve complex challenges, and create momentum. You don’t just manage operations—you elevate them.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience

• 3+ years of experience managing teams

• 3+ years of experience leading, motivating and developing others

• Demonstrated ability to lead across organizations and influence outcomes

• Decision-making capability in complex, dynamic environments

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience, ideally in Assembly, Structures, Interiors, or Compositive Fabrication

• 5+ years of proven success leading Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Experience leading through production ramp-ups, operational transformation, or growth environments

• Track record of building high-engagement, high-performance teams

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• A&P Certification

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. However, the current expectation is hiring for 2nd shift positions.

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 This Role Matters

The Boeing South Carolina site is entering a defining period—expanding production, building leadership capability, and positioning for future growth. The leaders we hire today will help shape Boeing’s next chapter.

This is an opportunity to:

• Lead at global scale

• Build world-class manufacturing t