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Boeing Company

F-15 First Line Manufacturing Manager

USA - Berkeley, MO Posted today $111,350 - $150,650

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • 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.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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

F-15 First Line Manufacturing Manager Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has multiple openings for F-15 Manufacturing Managers (Level K) in Berkeley, MO. This is an exciting opportunity to manage, develop, and motivate high performing teams of employees on the production line. 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 Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment : 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): • 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 completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.” • 3+ years’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment • 1+ years’ experience working with or supporting military aircraft • Ability to work any shift Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s degree or higher • 3+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role • Previous knowledge / experience with LEAN • Experience with military aircraft maintenance • Experience with flight ramp operations • Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees • Experience managing a Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU)/hourly union-represented workforce 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 . Shift: • This role is primarily second shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives 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: $111,350 - $150,650 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control complian

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