Structures Manufacturing Engineer

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a highly skilled Airframe/Structures Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving producibility and manufacturing excellence through detailed drawing reviews, process analysis, and engineering release activities.

This role requires a proactive individual who can develop work instructions, lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts, and support production and supply chain operations. The candidate will also contribute to tooling and equipment development, lean manufacturing initiatives, and project management to ensure efficient and cost-effective production. This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review drawings and perform producibility and variation analyses to ensure manufacturability and process capability.

• Manage engineering release processes and develop work instructions to support production readiness.

• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts to resolve production issues affecting performance, cost, or schedule.

• Drive process automation and implement lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Provide production and supply chain support to optimize workflows and material availability.

• Design and develop tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing needs.

• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across disciplines and maintain program architecture.

• Develop and execute manufacturing plans aligned with program goals.

• Coordinate and implement new engineering principles, advanced technologies, and validate production readiness of complex solutions.

• Manage projects to ensure timely delivery of manufacturing improvements.

This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

•  Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MESci, GOLDesp, or similar).

• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA and ENOVIA.

• Programming skills to support automation and data analysis.

• Knowledge of automation and machine learning applications in manufacturing.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Relocation: 

This position does not offer relocation.

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:

This position is for 1st shift.

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: $135,150-$182,850