Equipment & Tool Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
About The Position
The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space & Security organization is seeking an associate or experienced Equipment & Tool Engineer in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, to support multiple programs, including the H-47 Chinook and V-22 Osprey. The role supports tooling and equipment readiness, documentation, compliance, and lifecycle management across site operations. The engineer supports the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of equipment and tooling used in manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and test operations. Working with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, safety, production, engineering, and suppliers, the role helps ensure tools and equipment meet technical, operational, process, and safety requirements. The engineer troubleshoots issues, identifies improvements to production efficiency and reliability, and provides technical input on specifications, documentation, procurement, installation, and lifecycle management. The position generally works with moderate independence on moderately complex technical tasks and contributes to continuous improvement and production readiness. The position is expected to be 100% onsite at a listed location option. Export control rules require the selected candidate to be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15. The position does not require a security clearance and is not safety-sensitive. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation assistance is not negotiable; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
- At least 1 year of experience working in a tool design, tool engineering, or tool validation role.
- Must meet export control requirements as a U.S. Person, as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
- Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
- Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not negotiable.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Nice To Haves
- For Level 2: 2 or more years of work-related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree.
- For Level 3: 5 or more years of work-related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 or more years with a Master’s degree.
- Demonstrated experience with D33011 tool design documents and standards.
- Demonstrated experience with Philadelphia supplemental tool design documents.
- Working knowledge of ASME standards applicable to tooling and equipment.
- Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Familiarity with CATIA V5.
- ABET accreditation is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Gather tooling and equipment needs from manufacturing, production, quality, and engineering teams and translate process needs into specifications.
- Develop or support the design of tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and support equipment, ensuring solutions are safe, practical, maintainable, and cost-effective.
- Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement and production recovery.
- Ensure tools and equipment fit intended processes, workflows, and product requirements; coordinate with production, quality, industrial engineering, and suppliers.
- Verify that tools and equipment meet functional, performance, and safety requirements; support testing, inspection, and acceptance activities.
- Create and maintain drawings, specifications, procedures, and change documentation; manage revisions and comply with configuration-control processes.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to build, procure, or modify equipment, and track schedules, costs, and delivery commitments.
- Ensure tooling and equipment meet applicable safety, regulatory, and company standards; support hazard assessments and safe-use documentation.
- Provide guidance to junior engineers or technicians and lead smaller technical efforts or work packages as a subject-matter contributor.
Benefits
- Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
- Student Loan Match through the Boeing 401(k) for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
