Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Boeing•Huntsville, AL

2d•$126,650 - $171,350•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to support the PAC-3 program in Huntsville, Alabama. This position is a manufacturing engineering role with a strong emphasis on project execution, continuous improvement, operational efficiency, affordability, and cost reduction. The selected candidate will lead and support cross-functional projects that improve manufacturing performance, streamline production processes, reduce cycle time and cost, and enhance overall program execution for complex defense products. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other Integrated Product Team (IPT) members to identify opportunities, develop improvement plans, implement sustainable solutions, and measure results.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, industrial engineering, production engineering, or a related aerospace/defense environment
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, production processes, process improvement, or affordability initiatives
Experience working in cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing, quality, schedule, or cost challenges
Experience using data and metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making
U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Nice To Haves

10+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience supporting missile defense, aerospace, defense, or other complex regulated manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement, cost reduction, productivity, or operational excellence projects
Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, Kaizen, root cause corrective action, or similar improvement methodologies
Experience authoring or maintaining work instructions, manufacturing plans, travelers, and shop procedures
Experience with Boeing manufacturing systems, including MESci or similar electronic work instruction and production control systems
Strong project management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills
Ability to influence across functions and lead projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment

Responsibilities

Lead and support manufacturing-focused projects that improve operational efficiency, capacity, quality, affordability, and delivery performance for the PAC-3 program
Analyze manufacturing processes, production data, labor performance, material flow, tooling, and equipment utilization to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement
Develop, coordinate, and implement projects to reduce cycle time, eliminate waste, improve first-pass yield, and increase manufacturing throughput
Apply Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies to address production and process challenges
Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to develop integrated improvement solutions
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and provide manufacturing input in support of program execution, production readiness, and affordability objectives
Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, travelers, standard operating procedures, and other production documentation as needed
Assist with production readiness efforts, including equipment planning, shop layout, material flow, capacity assessments, and tooling requirements
Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation comply with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and program requirements
Track project execution, communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders, and document realized cost savings and operational benefits