Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer

Boeing•Heath, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer to join the Test Equipment Engineering team in Heath, OH. The Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer (Mid-Level) is responsible for analyzing, procuring, and managing spare parts and electronic components for all test stations. This role coordinates cross‑functional engineering efforts and vendor activities to support test station readiness, drives obsolescence mitigation and design updates, and leads customer presentations and approvals through a formal change working group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline
5+ years of experience in test equipment support, spare parts management, procurement coordination, or obsolescence management in an aerospace, defense, or electronics environment
Practical knowledge of electronic components, assemblies, and test station hardware
Experience with engineering change processes (ECR/ECN), BOM/PLM systems, and ERP/MRP tools
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “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

Strong vendor management and procurement coordination experience
Demonstrated ability to present technical information to customers and lead cross‑functional change approval processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Familiarity with industry standards and practices for obsolescence management
Experience with contract/customer-facing change boards or working groups
Certifications such as IPC, ASQ, Six Sigma, or relevant procurement/supply chain certifications

Responsibilities

Analyze spare parts and electronic component requirements for all test stations; maintain accurate spare parts lists and forecasts
Work with internal functions (test engineering, design, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and logistics) to define, prioritize, and obtain required parts
Source and manage relationships with outside vendors and distributors for components and assemblies; ensure delivery schedules and quality requirements are met
Monitor component lifecycle and lead obsolescence risk assessments; identify alternatives, design changes, or requalification needs to mitigate obsolescence impacts
Coordinate design updates and suggestions between engineers for hardware, firmware, and test station software; capture engineering change requests (ECRs) and drive engineering change notices (ECNs)
Maintain and update BOMs, CAD/PLM records, and spare parts databases to reflect current configurations and approved changes
Prepare and present proposed design changes, obsolescence plans, and spare parts strategies to customers and stakeholders; lead discussions with customer representatives
Facilitate customer approvals through the established change working group or configuration control board; document approvals and disposition actions
Support test station sustainment activities, troubleshoot part failures, and recommend corrective actions or upgrades
Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant quality standards (e.g., AS9100), export control, and procurement procedures
Track metrics for spare parts availability, lead times, cost, and obsolescence risk; report status to management and stakeholders
Participate in continuous improvement activities to optimize spare parts management, reduce costs, and improve test station uptime