Front-Line Production & Test Engineering Manager | Electronic Products and Design (EPD)

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. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Front-Line Production & Test Engineering Manager to lead production, assembly, and verification of custom-designed and fabricated printed circuit boards (PCBs) and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for the Electronic Products and Design (EPD) team in Kent, WA .

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people-first leadership in which you will help build and mentor cohesive, cross-functional teams that deliver safe, reliable flight hardware. The successful candidate is collaborative, values open communication, and actively develops teammates by sharing knowledge, coaching on best practices, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and respect. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain leads to remove obstacles, align priorities, and drive predictable outcomes while fostering an inclusive environment where team members feel empowered to raise issues, propose improvements, and contribute to long-term product and process excellence.

Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
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.
Manages, develops, and motivates employees.

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.
~5+ years of experience in engineering.

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field; Experience with PCB design for flight hardware: understanding of multi-layer board stack-ups, controlled impedance, high-speed signal integrity, differential pair routing, and power distribution network design.
Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes: board fabrication technologies, via types (through-hole, blind/buried, microvias), copper plating, soldermask/legend, and surface finish options.
Experience specifying and qualifying PCB suppliers and contract manufacturers: supplier audits, capability assessment, lead-time negotiation, and transfer of design data to manufacturers with clear assembly/inspection requirements.
Understanding of assembly considerations: pick-and-place constraints, component footprint validation, stencil design, solder paste processes, reflow profiles, and wave/hand soldering where applicable.
Proficiency in manufacturing documentation and process control for PCB production: creation/review of assembly drawings, process work instructions, soldering procedures, rework guidelines, and in-process inspection criteria.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills: able to coordinate across design engineering, manufacturing, test, supply chain, and quality teams.
Demonstrated familiarity with quality and manufacturing systems such as AS9100, ISO standards, and corrective action processes.
Practical understanding of test methods and instrumentation (functional test, environmental, vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC) and data acquisition/analysis tools.
Experience with production processes: assembly work instructions, tooling, fixtures, tolerance stack-up, process capability and manufacturing principles.
Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs; familiarity with configuration management and technical documentation control.
Proficiency with manufacturing/test software tools and basic data literacy for KPI tracking.
Ability to plan, budget, and schedule production/test activities, including resource allocation and risk mitigation for on-time delivery.

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.

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. 

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. Citizen, U.National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
Security Clearance for which the U.An interim and/or final U.Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.