Entry-Level Production Operations Specialist

Mesa, Arizona

Job ID JR2025482131

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.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Entry-Level or Associate Production Operations Specialist(2nd Shift)to join the Air Dominance Operations team in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) located in Mesa, AZ. 

This position will require strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.    

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Mesa, AZ. 

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Develops and implements manufacturing processes composite fabrication operations.

• Coordinates with Materials & Processes and engineering support teams

• Reviews and approves technical documents to include impacts to production

• Compiles and provides management status reports for corrective/preventative action.

• Serves as primary interface with internal customers

• Analyzes changing trends and assists and/or develops projected manpower allocation.

• Leads projects and participates in technical research on proposed projects.

• Assists with the preparation and justification for major capital expenditures and equipment implementation.

• Translates data into actionable plan for implementation within the organization

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1-3 years’ experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes

• 1-3 years’ experience coordinating with Materials & Processes, engineering and/or other engineering support.

• 1-3 years' experience analyzing changing trends and develops projected manpower allocation.

• 1-3 years' experience translating data into an actionable plan for implementation within the organization.

• 1-3 years' of experience compiling and providing management status reports for corrective/preventative action.

• Experience and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and the ability to learn in house systems.

• Experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills with leadership and colleagues in an operations environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Experience with Advanced Composite Fabrication

• Experience directly supporting a proprietary program

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in reviewing and approving technical documents to include cure recipes, post cure analysis, and acceptance criteria.

• Minimum of 2 year leading projects and participating in technical research on proposed projects.

• Minimum of 2 year assisting with the preparation and justification for major capital expenditures and equipment implementation.

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation

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.

Work Shift:

This position will be for 2nd shift.

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.

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.  

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range:

(Level 1) $52,700 - $71,300

(Level 2) $62,050 - $83,950

Please be sure to apply before November 14th, 2025 in order to be considered.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 14, 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 and/or 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 2nd 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.