Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation)” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $144k–$150k, median $145k.
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 5 certified filings for “Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation)” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $144k–$150k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Manufacturing Manager (K-Level)
Company:
The Boeing Company
Join our dynamic team in Huntsville, Alabama as a Manufacturing Manager (K-Level) and be at the forefront of cutting-edge defense manufacturing!
We’re seeking skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to help produce Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker—an integral part of the world’s most advanced air defense system. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and are committed to excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact. Elevate your career with us and help deliver world-class defense solutions that protect lives and shape the future!
Position Responsibilities:
· Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines.
· Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies.
· Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
· Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
· Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
· Manages, develops and motivates employees.
· Leads defect reduction activities (Cut the CoRRS, BPSM, RCCA, DMAIC, etc.) by teaming with other functional support groups.
· Leads Continuous Improvement teams in the area of responsibility.
· Responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Employee performance and development.
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.
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):
· 3+ years’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
· 3+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal leadership role or informal role
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
· Bachelor’s degree or higher
· 1+ years’ experience working with or supporting military and/or defense products
· Experience with LEAN methodologies
· Experience with building and developing teams
· Active US security clearance
· Previous Management experience
· Project Leadership experience
Additional Information:
This position is for B-Shift. Shift Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
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 geo
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