Manufacturing Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

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 Space Launch System (SLS) team is seeking highly skilled Manufacturing Engineers to join our Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Manufacturing Engineering Integration team in New Orleans, LA.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, manufacturing build flows, and production optimization. This role involves working closely with design, quality, planning, and production teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of products while maintaining high quality standards.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including associate, mid-level and senior level engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for product builds.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to review product designs for manufacturability.
• Create and maintain manufacturing build flow documentation, work instructions, and process flow charts.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues to improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting and technical guidance during build processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Analyze production data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of components.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing planning, & production support
• Experience establishing manufacturing build plans
• Experience working in a production focused engineering role
• Experience working with tooling and/or manufacturing operations processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

All Levels:

• Experience using CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Expertise in reading, interpreting, and enforcing standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and engineering drawing and process procedures.
• Experience leading 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.
• Understanding of ergonomic and safety considerations in production, design and manufacturing.

Level 2:

• Competent in Full-Size Determinate Assembly builds
• Competent in Model-Based Design
• Competent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Competent in MESci
• Competent in PTC Creo modeling or other CAD software suites.
• Experience managing full lifecycle development of production processes for aerospace applications.

Level 3:

• Proficient in Full-Size Determinate Assembly builds
• Proficient in Model-Based Design
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Proficient in MESci
• Proficient in PTC Creo modeling or other CAD software suites.
• Experience managing full lifecycle development of production processes for aerospace applications.

Level 4:

• Expert in Full-Size Determinate Assembly builds
• Expert in Model-Based Design
• Expert in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Expert in MESci
• Expert in PTC Creo modeling or other CAD software suites.
• Experience managing full lifecycle development of production processes for aerospace applications.

NASA Site Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

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 several 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 for associate (level 2): $75,650 - $102,350

Summary pay range for mid-level (level 3): $90,100 - $121,900

Summary pay range for senior (level 4): $109,650 - $145,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 24, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.