Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Missouri
Engineering Senior Manager jobs in Missouri are actively sought across the state's manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure sectors, with demand concentrated at the senior leadership level for candidates who can oversee large technical teams and complex capital projects. St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Boeing, Emerson Electric, and Burns & McDonnell maintain significant engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties include systems engineering leadership, mechanical and structural project management, and process engineering in industrial and energy environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Industrial Engineering Team Lead to join our F-15 Production Engineering team in Berkeley, MO.
As part of our growing organization, you will be surrounded by a passionate leadership team dedicated to attracting and developing top talent for critical national defense missions. With our strong connection to the Department of Defense, we deliver unparalleled capability through our exceptional team.
At Boeing, our engineers are the visionaries who shape the future of aerospace. Join us and unleash your expertise to create next-generation capabilities for incredible aerospace platforms. This is your chance to make a significant impact by contributing to a wide range of current and evolutionary aircraft and weapons systems across various divisions/business units, including:
- Air Dominance (Phantom Works, F-15, F/A-18, MQ-25A, T-7A)
- Mobility, Surveillance, & Bombers (777X)
- Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems (Harpoon, JDAM, SDB, SLAM-ER)
- Boeing Global Services businesses
Position Responsibilities:
- Apply advanced industrial engineering concepts, approaches and techniques to product, process and services to meet program requirements
- Review the development of complex plant and equipment layouts, capacity plans, accident prevention measures, sequencing of operations and work flows
- Identify new techniques and technological developments for integration into the production process and service operations
- Design, maintain, and optimize the production system by integrating design, supply base, facilities, equipment, and personnel
- Review work flow design and analysis
- Lead the development of models, databases and spreadsheets to analyze data and provide summary analysis and metrics for consultation to leader and customers
- Lead research, design, development, improvement, and implementation of processes and tools to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, and improve quality, for large scale systems integration and asset utilization
- Review plans and programs for facility/factory modifications and revisions to operating methods
- Evaluate product assembly instructions and standardizes assembly practices
- Lead operations planning, includes work statement analysis, budgeting and forecasts, capacity and constraint analysis and production change, to ensure technical goals and objectives are met
- Lead execution planning by using project management, planning and scheduling and shop load practices
- Monitor production, supply chain logistics, performance visibility and recovery planning support
- Ensure compliance with established industry safety, design standards and ergonomic guidelines
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 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
- 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- Experience with process improvement and Lean Manufacturing
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Ability to effectively communicate with engineering peers, management, and non-engineering support staff, and communicate technical recommendations understandable for all audiences
- Experience with Discrete Event Simulation Software (Simio, ProModel, etc.)
- Experience with Constraint Based Scheduling Software (Aurora, MS Project, etc)
- Experience with NX/Unigraphics and/or other 3D CAD software
- Experience implementing APQP and PFMEA to optimize and transition prototype approaches to production processes
- Experience with Teamcenter Product Data Manager, Process Simulate, Manufacturing Process Planner
- Experience with Teamcenter Visualization Mockup
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.
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
- Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
- Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $122,400 - $165,600
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 27, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering senior manager jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with Missouri PE licensure preferred for regulated projects
- Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience including direct team leadership
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams of ten or more engineers
- Experience overseeing project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables on large capital programs
- Proficiency with engineering design tools, project management software, and stage-gate development processes
- Strong communication skills for interfacing with executive stakeholders, clients, and regulatory agencies
Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering senior manager in Missouri?
Most engineering senior managers in Missouri follow a path that begins with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, followed by years of hands-on engineering and project experience before moving into supervisory roles. For those working on public infrastructure or regulated systems, obtaining a Professional Engineer license through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists strengthens candidacy considerably. Leadership credentials such as the PMP can also accelerate advancement into senior management positions.
Which companies hire engineering senior managers in Missouri?
Missouri engineering senior manager roles are posted by Burns & McDonnell, BDO, and RGA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's concentration of aerospace, defense, utilities, and industrial manufacturing firms means openings appear consistently at large employers with multi-site engineering operations across the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield lead Missouri for engineering senior manager openings. St. Louis drives volume through its aerospace and defense contractors, chemical manufacturers, and utilities, Kansas City contributes through engineering and construction firms like Burns & McDonnell headquartered there, and Springfield reflects growing demand from regional manufacturers and infrastructure developers in the southern part of the state.
Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical or software fields, since engineering senior managers typically oversee teams, sites, and physical projects that benefit from on-site presence. About 44% of engineering senior manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most frequently found in program management, systems engineering, and roles tied to software-intensive or defense programs where distributed teams are already the norm.
How can I get hired as a engineering senior manager in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to build toward a senior manager role through a series of engineering lead and project manager positions rather than seeking the title directly without experience. Large Missouri employers like Emerson Electric, Boeing in St. Louis, and engineering and construction firms in Kansas City regularly hire engineers into team lead, project engineer, and program coordinator roles that serve as direct pipelines to management. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Missouri Board and adding a project management credential positions candidates for promotion into senior leadership when openings arise internally.
Where can I find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings from employers across the state's aerospace, manufacturing, infrastructure, and defense sectors. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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