Air Proprietary Tooling Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Berkeley, MO is seeking a Tooling Engineer to develop and qualify production tooling, jigs, fixtures and assembly aids from concept through production release.

You will translate requirements into tooling specs, perform tolerance analysis, support fabrication and supplier oversight, and lead root-cause analyses for tooling issues while collaborating with manufacturing, quality and supply chain to meet schedule and safety goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks) for tooling design.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes and inspection principles.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites and supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify production tooling, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids from concept through production release.
• Translate requirements into tooling specs, drawings, 3D models, and BOM.
• Perform tolerance stack-up, fit checks, and tooling validation.
• Support tooling fabrication, supplier management, and acceptance criteria verification.
• Lead root-cause analyses for tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Create tooling documentation: process plans, safety assessments, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet schedule, safety and quality goals.
• Maintain configuration control and tooling lifecycle records.
• Participate in cost estimating, risk assessments and schedule planning.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Problem-solving

Teamwork and communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Creo

SolidWorks

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.

At the Boeing Company, our mission is to connect, protect and explore our world and beyond.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking motivated Tooling Engineers located in Berkeley, MO.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify production tooling, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids from concept through production release
• Translate manufacturing and design requirements into tooling specifications, drawings, 3D CAD models, and bill of materials
• Perform tolerance stack-up, fit checks, and tooling validation through analysis, prototyping, and hands-on trials
• Support tooling fabrication and inspection, including supplier management, fabrication oversight, and acceptance criteria verification
• Lead root-cause analyses for tooling-related manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Create and maintain tooling documentation: process plans, safety assessments, work instructions, inspection plans, and change records
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—manufacturing, quality, stress, systems, and supply chain to ensure tooling meets program schedule, safety and quality goals
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards, maintain configuration control and tooling lifecycle records
• Participate in cost estimating, risk assessments and schedule planning for tooling programs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g., CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks) for tooling design
• Basic knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes (machining, fabricating, welding, composite tooling) and inspection principles
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites and supplier locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience)

• (Level 2) 2+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education
• Experience with tooling build/installation support in production or shop floor environments
• Familiarity with aerospace materials and composites tooling considerations
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
• Results oriented with a focus on safety, quality and schedule
• Strong verbal and written communication; effective with cross-functional audiences
• Continuous learner comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to troubleshooting

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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 & 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.

Leve 1/Entry-Level: $71,400 - $96,600
Level 2/Associate: $85,000 - $115,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 26, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 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.

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

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.