Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)
BoeingAbout the role
Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) site is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) 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
5+ years of experience working with Aerospace Supply Chain and Manufacturing
Prior experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar function in an aerospace environment.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijua
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