Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)

Boeing•Albuquerque, NM

2d•$103,700 - $209,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) for its advanced development and production manufacturing team in Albuquerque, NM. The LEOS group focuses on developing and implementing next-generation technologies and products for commercial and military customers, emphasizing rapid prototyping and precision production of advanced laser and electro-optical systems that meet stringent performance requirements and aerospace quality standards (AS9100).

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.
5+ years of experience working with Aerospace Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
Prior experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar function in an aerospace environment.
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, requiring a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
Requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).

Nice To Haves

10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with aerospace (aircraft/space vehicle) supply chain and manufacturing.
Knowledge of AS9100 QMS standard and aerospace quality system requirements.
Experience with authoring work instructions utilizing Boeing MESci and Prime-R environments.
Able to review electronic versions of drawings using Computer-aided Design Software (CAD), PDM/SolidWorks, Teamcenter/NX.
Ability to read drawings utilizing Geometric Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
Experience reading process specifications and process instructions and determining applicable detailed requirements for manufacturing plan.
Utilized AS9102 First Article Inspection process for evaluating conformance to requirements and understanding process capability.
Experience working with resolution on non-conforming material including participating in Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
In addition to manufacturing engineering, experience working in an operations function (Shop Floor Manufacturing Operations, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management).
Experience working with lasers and assembling systems involving lasers.
Prior manufacturing engineering experience working complex optical assemblies, optical alignment, system assembly, and system test.
Prior manufacturing engineering experience with Printed Circuit Board Assembly manufacturing and integration.
Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) or Bill of Material (BOM) software.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling for complex electro-optical aerospace parts and assemblies.
Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective production.
Review engineering drawings and provide feedback to the responsible engineer.
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines.
Participate in supplier selection and evaluation to ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards.
Write content for work instructions, travelers, and standard shop procedures.
Utilize electronic work instruction, material control, and non-conformance management systems to support production.
Ensure compliance with aerospace industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, J-STD).
Ensure manufacturing work instructions and special processes follow safety and environmental regulations.
Assist in shop layout and equipment selection for new manufacturing processes.
Coordinate with quality assurance to support inspections and non-conformance resolution.
Implement design changes as required by engineering.
Support production by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.