Manufacturing Engineer - Specialty Materials Manufacturing

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class 401(k)

Student Loan Match

Company retirement programs

Job summary

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Phantom Works in Berkeley, MO seeks an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to advance our Specialty Materials Manufacturing portfolio. You will develop and implement production methods, tooling, and producibility analyses to ensure safe, high‑quality, and cost-effective fabrication of advanced materials.

Collaborating with IPTs, you will drive manufacturability improvements, apply Lean principles, and resolve complex issues affecting performance, cost,

Qualifications

• 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.
• 5+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, plans, and tooling methodologies for specific material fabrication.
• Collaborate with IPTs to support the integration of technical solutions and ensure manufacturability of material specs.
• Investigate and resolve technical problems related to material manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the implementation of Lean principles to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Resolve technical issues that significantly impact performance, cost, or schedule.
• Conduct data analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and stakeholders to align on product development and manufacturing goals.
• Perform producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capabilities meet requirements.
• Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout all manufacturing processes.

Skills

Lean principles

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing process development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Specialty Materials Manufacturing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer for Phantom Works located in Berkeley, MO to support our Specialty Materials Manufacturing portfolio.

Who We Are

At Boeing St. Louis, we are leaders in aerospace innovation, dedicated to shaping the future of flight. Our facility serves as a hub for advanced manufacturing, where we design and produce cutting‑edge military products that are vital to national defense. We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. We want you to join our team and contribute to the production of aircraft parts and assemblies made from composite materials.

Position Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the development and implementation of production methodologies and tooling for specific materials that are manufactured in St. Louis. You will collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes that meet stringent quality standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, plans, and tooling methodologies for specific material fabrication.
• Collaborate with IPTs to support the integration of technical solutions and ensure manufacturability of material specs.
• Investigate and resolve technical problems related to material manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the implementation of Lean principles to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Resolve technical issues that significantly impact performance, cost, or schedule.
• Conduct data analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and stakeholders to align on product development and manufacturing goals.
• Perform producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capabilities meet requirements.
• Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout all manufacturing processes.

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 5+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience)

• Experience supporting stabilization and improvement efforts in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Paint and Chemical manufacturing or applications.
• Authored Work Orders and supported fabrication efforts within a production environment.
• Experience as a Process Engineer, specifically with the Food and Beverage Industry, Chemical production Industry or Paint Manufacturing Industry.

Conflict of Interest

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 (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.

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.

• 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.
• Summary pay range: $103,700 - $140,300

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement

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.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive 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. 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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