Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
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Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
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The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) site is seeking an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer for our advanced development and production manufacturing team located in Albuquerque, NM.
The Boeing Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) group works to develop and implement next-generation technologies and products serving a variety of commercial and military customers. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping and precision production of advanced laser and electro-optical systems that satisfy challenging product performance requirements built in accordance with aerospace (AS9100) quality standards.
Position Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling approaches for complex electro-optical aerospace parts and assemblies
- Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective production
- Review engineering drawings and provide comments to responsible engineer
- Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines
- Participate in supplier selection and evaluation to ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards
- Write content for work instructions, travelers, and standard shop procedures
- Utilize electronic work instruction, material control and non-conformance management systems as needed to support production
- Ensure compliance with aerospace industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, J-STD)
- Ensure the manufacturing work instructions and special processes follow safety and environmental regulations
- Assist in shop layout and equipment selection for new manufacturing processes
- Coordinate with quality assurance to support inspections and non-conformance resolution
- Implement design changes as required by engineering
- Support production by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/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
- Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
- 5 + years of experience working with Aerospace Supply Chain and Manufacturing
- Prior experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar functions in an aerospace environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience with aerospace (aircraft/space vehicle) supply chain and manufacturing
- Knowledge of AS9100 QMS standard and aerospace quality system requirements
- Experience with authoring work instructions utilizing Boeing MESci and Prime-R environments
- Able to review electronic versions of drawings using Computer-aided Design Software (CAD), PDM/SolidWorks, Teamcenter/NX
- Ability to read drawings utilizing Geometric Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Experience reading process specifications and process instructions and determining applicable detailed requirements for manufacturing plan.
- Utilized AS9102 First Article Inspection process for evaluating conformance to requirements and understanding process capability
- Experience working with resolution on non-conforming material including participating in Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
- In addition to manufacturing engineering, experience working in an operations function (Shop Floor Manufacturing Operations, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management)
- Experience working with lasers and assembling systems involving lasers
- Prior manufacturing engineering experience working complex optical assemblies, optical alignment, system assembly, and system test
- Prior manufacturing engineering experience with Printed Circuit Board Assembly manufacturing and integration
- Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) or Bill of Material (BOM) software
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 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.
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.
Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 3): $103,700.00 - $140,300.00
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. 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 an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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)
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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.
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