Equipment and Tool Engineer (Associate or Experienced Level)

The Boeing Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks Equipment and Tool Engineers at their San Antonio site. This role includes designing tooling for manufacturing, validating designs against safety and regulatory standards, and ensuring production goals are met through cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a BS in engineering with experience in CAD software and a commitment to quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Equipment or Tool Engineering role.
• Experience developing conceptual designs for tooling fixtures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in development/design of Special Tooling.
• Guiding technical solutions and validating spare parts requirements.
• Conducting training for Production and Maintenance personnel.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Catia V5

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.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate or Experienced Level Equipment and Tool Engineers to support site tooling, including the Phase 3 Fanduct tool design at the San Antonio, TX site.

The position will be responsible for assisting the fan duct program with, but not limited to, the following: development/design of Special Tooling to define product configuration within a manufacturing environment, produce/draft Tool Engineering blueprints/drawings that fully define the Engineering and fabrication requirements of Special Tools per all applicable Boeing standards, authoring of Tool Usage Instructions, development of post-fabrication inspection/maintenance requirements, perform shipside operational support defining rework/repair methodologies for existing unit of Tooling, developing long-term manufacturing solutions in support of production goals, and tooling integration. In addition, the role will assist the team in the creation of key milestones for the overhaul process and a prioritized delivery schedule putting the KC-135 Fanduct back into production.

The successful candidate will lead the development of sophisticated equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to meet aerospace product design and manufacturing requirements. This role involves overseeing design reviews, gathering design requirements, and managing the creation and revision of technical drawings. The candidate will conduct research on the application of robotics, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance the build plan as necessary. Additionally, they will analyze designs to ensure compliance with safety standards, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic considerations, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities also include establishing and validating spare parts requirements, championing the integration of best practices into functional process documentation to promote standardized work procedures, and defining comprehensive documentation for equipment and tooling inspection, usage instructions, preventative maintenance plans, and user training. The candidate will provide technical guidance to facilitate engineering changes and resolve discrepancies, as well as evaluate and make recommendations regarding the disposition of equipment and tooling.

Position Responsibilities (Level Dependent):

• Develops simple through complex equipment and tooling concepts and designs solutions for the Production System.
• Ensures compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews existing Tool Engineering requirements to support documentation of discrepancies and development of repair/rework instructions for disposition of non-conforming assets.
• Supports contractual performance milestones, maintains configuration control, conducts design reviews, prepares tool related documents and plans for tool usage and preventative maintenance.
• Compiles and analyzes technical data to determine the effects on product engineering design for equipment and tooling.
• Conducts training for Production and Maintenance personnel on Tool Usage.
• Develops and implements moderately complex workarounds and maintains configuration of hardware, software and documentation.
• Supports studies for disposition of assets.
• Supports verification of compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements on new tool designs.
• Researches and identifies alternate technologies including robotics, automation or technology recommendations and system integration for equipment and tooling in improve current manufacturing methodologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be requested to support other programs as needed.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering or chemistry.
• 1+ years of experience in working in an Equipment or Tool Engineering role.
• 1+ years of experience in developing conceptual designs for tooling fixtures.
• Working knowledge of Catia V5 or equivalent CAD/CAM software.
• Expertise in reading, interpreting, and enforcing standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering drawing and process procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical solutions in a production environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and variation reduction in tooling applications.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to work on-site 5 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education.
• 5+ years of experience in working in an Equipment or Tool Engineering role developing conceptual designs for tooling fixtures.
• Familiarity with Boeing specification, processes and procedures for Special Tooling.
• 3+ years of experience with CATIA and/or SolidWorks CAD/CAM software.
• Knowledge of material selection for tooling applications, including composites, aluminum, and steel.
• Experience with cost estimation, budgeting, and procurement for tooling projects.
• Understanding of ergonomic and safety considerations in tooling design and manufacturing.
• Background in automation and digital manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing for tooling applications.

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.

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Total Rewards and Pay Transparency:

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Associate-Level Summary pay range: $75,500 - $103,500

Experienced-Level Summary pay range: $90,100 - $121,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 13, 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

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 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.