Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

2d • $90,950 - $123,050 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2) specializing in electrical manufacturing to support production activities in El Segundo, California. The role develops, qualifies, and optimizes manufacturing processes for electrical and electronic assemblies, PCB production after SMT, and electronic box builds. It is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options.

The engineer creates and maintains manufacturing documentation, supports process validation and production troubleshooting, and works across engineering, quality, procurement, test, and production functions to resolve manufacturability issues. The role also supports tooling and test-equipment specification, production ramps, capacity planning, continuous improvement, compliance, and personnel training.

This role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience with electrical/electronic assemblies and PCBs. The selected candidate must meet U.S. export-control requirements and be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance; an interim U.S. Top Secret Clearance is required before starting, with final U.S. Top Secret Clearance required after starting. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not contingent upon a program award and is not safety sensitive. The Associate (Level 2) salary range is $90,950–$123,050. Relocation assistance is not negotiable.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience with electrical/electronic assemblies and PCBs.
• Experience with process documentation, DWG/PDF work instructions, process-flow development, and production support.
• Experience with soldering, component bonding, board coating, lead forming, harness assembly, and electronic box-build methodologies.
• Problem-solving skills using root-cause analysis tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Proficiency with CAD/ECAD basics (CREO, SolidWorks, or similar), manufacturing data systems (MES/PLM), and Microsoft Office tools.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is required; an interim U.S. Top Secret Clearance is required pre-start and final U.S. Top Secret Clearance post-start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with electronic test methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), MIL-STD, and DFx/DFMA for electronics.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with test-fixture design, automated test equipment (ATE), and environmental/EMC test support.
• Prior experience with supplier development and qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical/electronic assemblies, PCB production post-SMT, and electronic box builds.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, assembly guides, routings, tooling specifications, and process control plans.
• Support process validations, first-article inspections, failure investigations, root-cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with design engineering, quality, procurement, test engineering, and production teams to resolve manufacturability and producibility issues.
• Define and specify manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures, and test equipment; support procurement and supplier integration.
• Support production ramps, capacity planning, and shop-floor troubleshooting to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Implement and sustain Lean and Six Sigma practices to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Ensure compliance with Boeing manufacturing standards, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and train production personnel on processes, work instructions, and best practices.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level