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.

Join our dynamic team in Huntsville, Alabama , as a Shipside Operations Specialist – Manufacturing Captain (Mid-Level or Experienced) and be at the forefront of cutting-edge defense manufacturing.

We’re looking for skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to help produce Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability Seeker team — an integral part of the world’s most advanced air defense system. Recently, the PAC-3 team was honored as the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama:” in the statewide Manufacturing Madness competition.

Position Responsibilities:

• Use technical knowledge, understanding of process flow, and networking skills to ensure issues are addressed and resolved by responsible support organization
• Conducts assessments of processes and practices for comparison to applicable standards and criteria. Analyzes and interprets data
• Assist organizations in identifying reoccurring and high impact issues
• Supports root cause analysis and corrective action plan to address reoccurring and high impact issues
• Facilitate ongoing coordination and tracking of open items
• Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced teammates
• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Shipside Operations Specialist works under general direction

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim pre-start and final post-start U.S. Secret clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Operations environment
• 1+ years of experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting data and managing projects
• Experience with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Ability to work any shift as assigned

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience.
• Experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry and/or the military
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
• Experience using Shipside Action Tracker (SAT)
• Active US security clearance

Level 4

• 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Operations environment
• 3+ years of experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting data and managing projects
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience.
• Experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements
• Experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry and/or the military
• Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
• Experience using Shipside Action Tracker (SAT)
• Active US security clearance

Shift:

The selected candidate must be able to work any shift based on seniority and work assignment. This site runs 3 shifts:

• A shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm
• B shift: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am
• C shift: Friday-Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm

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 .

Total Rewards:

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:

Mid-Level (Level 3): $72,250 - $97,750 USD

Experienced (Level 4): $86,700 - $117,300 USD

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 04, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Interim role, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Sunday, Day shift,

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