Manufacturing Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

The Boeing Company; Durham; On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves the fabrication and installation of mechanical and electrical hardware for flight test data systems. You will oversee the entire production cycle, ensuring compliance with design configurations and process requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience with 3D modeling software, and a passion for innovation. Join a collaborative environment that values professional growth and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 1+ years experience with 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize test hardware requirements for flight tests.
• Authorship of manufacturing plans to facilitate build.

Skills

3D modeling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

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.

The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) Design-Build Military Flight Test Instrumentation team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer located in Berkeley, MO to provision Flight Test Instrumentation hardware on multiple aircraft platforms. On this team, a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly & Installation) has the primary responsibility for the fabrication and installation of the mechanical and electrical hardware required to install a flight test data system. Design-Build Flight Test Manufacturing Engineers work the entire production cycle from review of engineering, manufacturing plan authorship, fabrication sourcing (inside and outside of Boeing) and detail planning, and continuing on through installation planning and shipside support.

Manufacturing Engineers are owners of the build plan and ensure compliance to design configuration, build plan, and process requirements. Manufacturing Engineering performs Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) analysis and develops an integrated build plan consisting of work instructions for assembly/fabrication, kitting, tooling, inspection requirements, and other outputs to ensure fabrication meets design, test, and program requirements.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level and Associate level Manufacturing Engineers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Synthesis of test hardware & instrumentation requirements in support of flight test
• Review of design models and drawings, creating/reviewing redlines and coordinating with design to incorporate updates.
• Authorship of manufacturing plans to facilitate build
• Sourcing of fabrication & assembly including work statement creation as needed
• Fabrication coordination and liaison
• Part sourcing from production
• Procurement of parts/material to support test, coordination with supplier management
• Shipside (at the aircraft) support of test hardware installation
• At times support manufacturing engineering tasks across different Boeing sites
• Close coordination with: Boeing flight test organization, instrumentation engineers and technicians, program engineers, Boeing customers, fabrication technicians and support personnel (material management), electrical and mechanical designers across design/build and the Enterprise

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 1+ years’ experience with 3D modeling software
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of experience developing and optimizing efficient manufacturing plans
• 1+ years of experience generating/approving work instructions, work orders, planning documents
• Experience with a design tool (CAD package) like Siemens NX, CATIA, etc.
• Experience working with machine shop processes, prototype development, or fabrication processes
• Experience with design and development on rapid development or prototyping

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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 for entry-level: $63,750 – $86,250

Summary pay range for associate level: $75,650 – $102,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 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.