Lead Subsystems Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Lead Subsystems Manufacturing Engineer located in Berkeley, MO. At Boeing St. Louis, we lead in aerospace innovation and advanced manufacturing for critical defense and commercial platforms. Our facility delivers complex assemblies and systems with a focus on safety, quality, sustainability, and technical excellence. We are seeking a Lead, Level 5, Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership across manufacturing programs and production lines. This role emphasizes enterprise-level manufacturing strategy, process architecture, and organizational influence rather than focus on any single subsystem. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives that increase throughput, reduce cost, improve quality, and enable production scaling for complex aerospace products.
Requirements
- 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
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace/defense or other complex, high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Experience with complex Aerospace Sub-Systems
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
- Ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Nice To Haves
- 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and model-based enterprise practices (MBD/MBE).
- Experience with Final Assembly and Ramp operations.
- Proven track record of mentoring engineers and reviewing/approving engineering work products.
Responsibilities
- Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in analyzing product development, innovative producibility studies and production/tooling philosophies.
- Conceptualize and oversee the implementation of the program architecture for build.
- Develop manufacturing plans or concepts for high level program requirements.
- Architect and drive investments in tooling, workstations, automation, and capital equipment; lead business cases and justification for manufacturing improvements.
- Establish and maintain standardized processes, best practices and controls across production lines; champion scalable, repeatable solutions.
- Lead complex problem solving and continuous improvement activities (root cause analysis, corrective actions, Six Sigma methodologies).
- Integrate manufacturing considerations early into product and process decisions; represent manufacturing in design and program reviews.
- Mentor, develop and provide technical oversight to engineering teams; review and approve engineering deliverables, installation plans, and process documentation.
- Use data analytics, simulation and model-based approaches to validate processes, balance flow, and support capacity planning.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, quality, supply chain, production, industrial engineering) and external partners to deliver on schedule and on budget.
Benefits
- The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
- Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
- Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- A number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
