Subsystems Manufacturing Engineer - Experienced or Senior

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, MO is seeking an Experienced or Senior Subsystems Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing strategy across programs and production lines. You will mentor engineering teams and drive cost, quality, and throughput improvements for complex aerospace products. Travel up to 10% may be required. U.S.

Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance are required. This role offers relocation assistance and a potential signing bonus for qualified external

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with complex Aerospace Sub-Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in producibility studies and production philosophies.
• Conceptualize and oversee the program architecture for build.
• Develop manufacturing plans for high level program requirements.
• Architect and drive tooling, workstations, automation, and capital equipment investments; justify manufacturing improvements.
• Establish and maintain standardized processes and controls across production lines; champion scalable solutions.
• Mentor, develop and provide technical oversight to engineering teams; review and approve deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Data analytics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

5+ years aerospace/defense manufacturing experience

Experience with complex Aerospace Sub-Systems

Tools

MES

Model-based engineering

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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking an Experienced or SeniorSubsystems Manufacturing Engineer located in Berkeley, MO.

About Us

At Boeing St. Louis, we lead in aerospace innovation and advanced manufacturing for critical defense and commercial platforms. Our facility delivers complex assemblies and systems with a focus on safety, quality, sustainability, and technical excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Experienced or Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership across manufacturing programs and production lines. This role emphasizes enterprise-level manufacturing strategy, process architecture, and organizational influence rather than focus on any single subsystem. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives that increase throughput, reduce cost, improve quality, and enable production scaling for complex aerospace products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in analyzing product development, innovative producibility studies and production/tooling philosophies.

• Conceptualize and oversee the implementation of the program architecture for build.

• Develop manufacturing plans or concepts for high level program requirements.

• Architect and drive investments in tooling, workstations, automation, and capital equipment; lead business cases and justification for manufacturing improvements.

• Establish and maintain standardized processes, best practices and controls across production lines; champion scalable, repeatable solutions.

• Lead complex problem solving and continuous improvement activities (root cause analysis, corrective actions, Six Sigma methodologies).

• Integrate manufacturing considerations early into product and process decisions; represent manufacturing in design and program reviews.

• Mentor, develop and provide technical oversight to engineering teams; review and approve engineering deliverables, installation plans, and process documentation.

• Use data analytics, simulation and model-based approaches to validate processes, balance flow, and support capacity planning.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, quality, supply chain, production, industrial engineering) and external partners to deliver on schedule and on budget.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim/Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• 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

• (Level 3) 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

• Progressive manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace/defense or other complex, high-reliability manufacturing environments.

• Experience with complex Aerospace Sub-Systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• (Level 4) 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and model-based enterprise practices (MBD/MBE).

• Experience with Final Assembly and Ramp operations.

• Proven track record of mentoring engineers and reviewing/approving engineering work products.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

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.

Summary pay range (Level 3): $103,700 - $140,300

Summary pay range (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

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.