Production Engineering Senior Manager - BCA Fabrication

Job Description
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Role Overview
Production Engineering Senior Manager – Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Production & Industrial Engineering (P&IE) Fabrication Team. This role is located in Sheffield, England and requires on‑site presence with occasional travel to the Puget Sound site and other UK/US locations.

Responsibilities include leading a diverse team of manufacturing engineers, liaison engineers, industrial engineers, and equipment & tool engineers to develop safe and high‑quality production system solutions for BCA programs. The role may also involve liaising with other Boeing business unit production engineering capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

Represent US‑based BCA ME, LE, IE, and E&TE functional teams.

Support technical excellence and integration between Sheffield and other Global Production and Industrial Engineering teams.

Provide support and guidance on technical approaches to ME build plan design, NC programming, equipment and tooling design, and the broader analysis and integration of production system solutions.

Develop and implement strategic engineering initiatives to ensure existing and future success of the Boeing Sheffield Fabrication site.

Build capability and capacity of Sheffield teams to perform more complex statement of work.

Train Sheffield managers on the complete life cycle of Production Engineering and better understand constraints and opportunities in our production environments.

Train Sheffield employees on technical and operational aspects of BCA airplane programs and the fabrication business.

Lead and develop a team of production engineers and first‑level managers at the Sheffield site to achieve program and site objectives.

Define and execute departmental plans, policies and procedures aligned with Boeing programme requirements and site strategy.

Provide technical oversight and approval of manufacturing approaches and production deliverables.

Drive process improvements (DFM, Lean, Six Sigma principles) to improve safety, product quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput.

Lead the digital strategy for the site.

Collaborate with other engineering teams, manufacturing, quality, operations and supply chain to resolve production‑related problems.

Ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements, Boeing quality systems and site safety standards; promote proactive safety and quality culture.

Strengthen global partnership between UK‑based and US‑based teams for Production Engineering.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (or similar).

Experience working directly in a manufacturing environment (fabrication or assembly factories or within advanced manufacturing) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading or managing teams and performing engineering work in production‑facing roles.

Experience within various commercial business segments (e.g., fabrication, assembly, product development).

Experience partnering with global, geographically diverse teams.

Previous aerospace or advanced manufacturing experience.

Strong candidates will have demonstrated success in developing and maintaining productive relationships with customers, stakeholders, and peers, strong problem‑solving skills, willingness to take initiative, and the ability to partner across multiple engineering functions, business segments and geographic areas.

ABET accredited engineering degree.

Total Rewards / Boeing Benefits

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Eligibility for a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

Specific programs and options vary based on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.

Work Authorisation
Locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not obtain immigration or labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. payroll.

Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must be willing to live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Application Deadline
Applications accepted until May 11, 2026.

Export Control Requirements
This is not an Export Control position.

Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift
Day Shift (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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