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.
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 Company is currently seeking an Mid-Level Composites Manufacturing Engineer to support our BTI Advanced Production & Automation (APA) team located in Tukwila, WA.
The Boeing Company is looking for a Mid-level Composites Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer to join the BTI Advanced Production & Automation (APA) team in Tukwila, WA. APA is a research and development organization focused on developing and production-hardening new automated manufacturing technologies for the fabrication and assembly of aircraft parts. This team begins with ideas and through hands on experiments, tests, and demonstrations develops these concepts into implementable equipment and processing solutions that support multiple programs across Boeing's platforms. In our state-of-the-art composites fabrication and robotic automation labs, our engineers and technical analysts lead and execute a variety of composites materials & fabrication development projects to transform ideas into reality. We work closely with the BTI Materials & Structures, BCA Product Development, and BCA Airplane Program teams to identify, develop and transition technology needs to Boeing products.
As a Manufacturing Engineer in APA, you will work independently and collaborate with experienced peers to create requirements for the fabrication, assembly and test of structural components to support the development of new production systems. You will work with our MP&P teams to transition new fabrication and assembly technologies into manufacturing demonstrations and test builds. The chosen candidate will be motivated, self-driven and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. We are a collaborative team, and you will work with cross functional teammates including MP&P Engineers, IT and Software engineers, Design & Structural Engineers, Quality Engineers & Inspectors, Test Engineers & Operators, Assembly mechanics, and support teams; a collaborative attitude and the willingness to work together are vital to our team's success. A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and a strong desire for process improvement and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a champion for transitioning Boeing's future digital thread through implementation in build demonstrations. They will also have a strong desire to be out on the production/laboratory floor leading and providing hands on support to the manufacturing tasks. With our variety of work, you won't be bored!
Position Responsibilities Include
Develops and implements production and tooling methodologies.
Participates in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines.
Develops, identifies and implements conceptual designs and maintains the program architecture for build.
Leads and implements manufacturing plans.
Conducts producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements.
Assists in providing producibility information for inclusion in project plans and helps document producibility best practices.
Analyzes design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions.
Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule.
Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts.
Validates and ensures production readiness of solutions to complex problems.
Implements lean principles and technologies
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
3+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering role
1+ years of experience in assembly or mechanical work
1+ years of experience in composites fabrication and assembly work
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
3+ years of experience in a composites manufacturing production environment
Experience in multiple MES and QMS systems
Experience with performing developmental work in production representative systems
Strong experience in composites fabrication (layup, cure, bonding, trim/drill) and assembly (shim, fit up, fastening) operations
Familiarity with AS9100, NASA, AIAA, and other Aerospace standards
Experience in hands on troubleshooting & resolving process and/or test and/or software issues
Experience in multiple PDM and MES systems: (i.e. Dassault 3DX or CATIA V5, Siemens Team Center & Prime-R, MeSci, CMES, etc)
Travel
10%
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.
Summary Pay Range: $105,400 - $142, 600
Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 08, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person 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. Top 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.
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.
