Engineering Manager (K Level)

Boeing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking an Engineer Manager in St. Louis, MO, to lead the Specialty Materials and Integration team within Engineering & Technology Innovation.

You will oversee Materials and Processes Engineers and Technicians, manage development for BDS programs, and ensure qualification of materials and processes across multiple projects. The role requires a BS in engineering or related field and leadership experience, with emphasis on composites, materials, and lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Leadership experience: at least one year in a leadership role or completion of Boeing internal Exploring Leadership course.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians (approximately 10) and develop them.
• Oversee materials and processes solutions for BDS programs and external customers via IRAD/CRAD.
• Evaluate and qualify materials, suppliers, equipment, and processes to meet conformance and producibility requirements.
• Guide test development, data analysis of failures, and documentation of findings.
• Drive continuous improvement in design, fabrication, testing of new concepts and technology.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

We are Engineering & Technology Innovation (E&TI): Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!

Engineering & Technology Innovation is looking for an Engineer Manager to join the Specialty Materials and Integration team in St Louis, MO to lead Materials and Process, Research and Development support of Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) development programs. Lead Materials and Process, Research and Development support of Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) development programs.

This group is responsible for providing M&P support to BDS development programs. We are also responsible for leading materials development efforts (typically non-metallic) as well as identifying, developing, transitioning, and producing specialty materials and technologies for platforms within BDS. Become part of a dynamic and rich learning organization and experience engineering at its best.

We are looking for someone who enjoys diversity in their work statement. The work statement will allow you to lead the development of Materials and Processes Engineers and Technicians, execute on deliverables for multiple projects related to materials development, production maturization, and vertical materials production, and lead the operation of three different lab spaces. Projects and lab operations will require you to lead an integrated team.

Ideal candidates will have the experience, abilities, and passion for composites, chemical/contamination, sub-systems, or low observable materials and processes, and have a desire to broaden their knowledge to become a leader in these integrated fields.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 Engineers and Technicians
• Develop M&P Engineers and Technicians
• Responsible for the execution and delivery of materials and processes solutions for BDS programs and external customers through the IRAD and CRAD process.
• Lead the evaluation and qualification of materials, suppliers, equipment, technology and processes to ensure that conformance and producibility requirements are met
• Apply knowledge of material design, analysis, and test in order to guide development, characterization, and qualification of proprietary materials for application to air vehicle products
• Lead the development of engineering processes, methods, and tools
• Lead operations in a three research and development facilities producing materials, associated manufacturing, and application processes.
• Make routine contact with customers, teaming partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplined integrated product team, working alongside other skilled technicians, engineers, and support staff
• Guide test development, routine analysis of failed parts and processes, generation of data to evaluate failed mechanisms and documentation of findings
• Guide development and revision of documents and technical requirements
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in design, fabrication, testing of new concepts and technology to include laboratory operations.

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 Qualifications (Required 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
• 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"

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of production or research and development experience in Materials related technologies
• 2+ years of experience with project/program management
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and creating partnerships to ensure proper support
• Strong written and verbal skills with experience to effectively work within an Integrated Product Team environment
• Experience leading in an environment of change and in support of multiple programs, internal and external customers, technical challenges, and deadlines

Travel

Up to 10%

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.

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 for K level Manager : $141,100, - $190,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements

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.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.