Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) is hiring an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2) specializing in electrical manufacturing to support production activities in El Segundo, California. This position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options and is designated Shift 1.

The engineer develops, qualifies, and optimizes manufacturing processes for electrical and electronic assemblies, including printed circuit board production after surface-mount technology (SMT) and electronic box builds. The role supports production teams and works across engineering, quality, procurement, test engineering, and production to resolve manufacturing and producibility issues. It also contributes to process validation, inspection and investigation activities, production ramps, capacity planning, shop-floor troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent, 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 as a U.S. Person and must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. An interim U.S. Top Secret clearance is required before starting, with a final U.S. Top Secret clearance required after starting. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation assistance is not negotiable for this position.

The Associate (Level 2) pay range is $90,950–$123,050. Pay is based on experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work; availability varies according to eligibility factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 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; interim U.S. Top Secret Clearance is required pre-start and final U.S. Top Secret Clearance post-start.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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 certifications.
• 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 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 programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are generally included among benefit programs.
• Retirement savings plans are generally included among benefit programs.
• Life and disability insurance programs are generally included among benefit programs.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work are generally included among benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

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