Manufacturing Tooling 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 is seeking Associate or Experienced Tooling Manufacturing Engineers to join their San Antonio team. In this role, you will research tooling solutions, develop fabrication plans, and ensure compliance on projects for aircraft sustainment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending account

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in tooling design or manufacturing engineering.
• Understanding of aerospace MRO operations.
• Ability to read and enforce standardized processes.

Responsibilities

• Research tooling solutions and determine current inventory.
• Compile technical data analyzing effects of modifications.
• Verify compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Lean manufacturing principles

Technical solutions leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

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 Tooling Manufacturing Engineers to support multiple programs at the San Antonio, TX site. These programs include the C-17 MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) program within our Special Tooling team.

In this role, you will be responsible for researching existing tooling availability, providing design input, developing and implementing fabrication plans, and maintaining tooling solutions that support aircraft sustainment and repair operations. You will collaborate closely with production teams, mechanics, and cross-functional engineering groups to ensure that current, existing and future tooling solutions optimize safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the MRO environment.

While your primary focus will be on the C-17 platform, you may also have opportunities to similarly contribute to tooling projects for other aerospace programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in tooling design, manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with standardized procedures and best practices, along with demonstrated ability to apply lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies in a production setting.

Position Responsibilities (Level Dependent):

• Researches existing tooling solutions and determines current inventory across the production system.
• Compiles and analyzes technical data to determine the effects of modifications on product engineering design and rate estimates.
• Drafts/Assists with development of Internal and Supplier Statements of Work defining tool fabrication requirements.
• Verifies contractual performance milestones, maintains configuration control, conducts reviews, prepares plans for productions readiness, preventative maintenance, and spares.
• Develops and conducts training as required for Production and Maintenance personnel on proper tool usage after based on existing tool usage instructions.
• Develops and implements workarounds for production delays caused by missing or nonconforming tools and assists in developing and/or monitoring configuration of hardware, software and documentation.
• Performs studies and make recommendation for disposition of assets on current and future work statements.
• 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.
• 1+ years of experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or production support.
• Understanding of aerospace MRO operations, including tooling for structural repairs and modifications.
• 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.
• Master’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience managing full lifecycle development of special tooling for aerospace applications.
• Proficiency with CATIA, NX, or other CAD modeling software for tooling design.
• 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.

Relocation:

Domestic relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This is a 1st shift position.

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: $75,650 - $102,350

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 13, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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.