Air Proprietary Senior Tooling Engineer

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

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About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space & Security team is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer in Berkeley, Missouri. The role leads the design, development, installation, and sustainment of complex production tooling, assembly systems, and special processing fixtures. It provides technical leadership on tooling strategy across programs, mentors junior engineers, and drives continuous improvement to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

The engineer leads tooling from concept through production sustainment, including defining requirements, producing specifications and design documentation, validating tooling, and overseeing fabrication and installation. The role also manages tooling lifecycle and configuration, addresses production issues, supports automation and metrology integration, and contributes to program planning and continuous improvement. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline and advanced CAD, GD&T, manufacturing, inspection, and tooling-validation expertise.

This position is Shift 1. Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility. Candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements and be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance is required after starting. The position also requires program access for which U.S. citizenship is required. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The role is not safety sensitive and is not contingent upon a program award.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD, such as CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks, and experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings and complete tooling documentation packages.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, welding, and composites, inspection techniques, and metrology.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and working effectively with suppliers, production, quality, and design engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with FEA for fixture analysis, tolerance stack-up software, and tooling validation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex tooling projects on schedule and within budget.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance is required post-start.
• Must meet U.S. citizenship requirements for program access.
• Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace metallic and composite production tooling and structural assembly processes.
• Familiarity with robotic tooling integration, automated fastening systems, and in-process metrology.
• Experience managing suppliers for large tooling builds and leading vendor technical reviews and audits.
• Certification or training in Lean, Six Sigma, program management, or project leadership.
• Prior experience in a lead or principal engineer role driving tooling strategy across multiple programs.
• Strategic thinking, strong technical judgment, and a hands-on problem-solving orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to leadership and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach engineering teams and foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Results-driven, accountable, and adaptable approach in fast-paced, program-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, detailed design, qualification, and release of advanced production tooling, jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and automated tooling systems from concept through production sustainment.
• Define tooling requirements with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, assembly leads, test, and suppliers, and translate them into specifications, 3D models, drawings, and bills of materials.
• Perform and oversee tolerance stack-ups, GD&T assessments, fit checks, and validation plans, ensuring tooling meets producibility and maintainability targets.
• Provide technical leadership for tooling fabrication and installation, including supplier selection, vendor oversight, acceptance criteria, installation planning, and turnkey implementation when required.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for tooling-related production issues, implement durable solutions, and standardize best practices across programs.
• Drive tooling lifecycle management, configuration control, change management, and documentation, including process plans, inspection procedures, safety analyses, and maintenance procedures.
• Integrate automated systems, robotic end-effectors, automated fastening, and metrology into tooling where applicable, collaborating with automation and controls engineering.
• Mentor and develop P1/P2 tooling engineers and technicians, direct cross-functional teams, and represent tooling on program-level reviews.
• Contribute to cost estimating, risk assessment, schedule development, and Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives for tooling programs.
• Ensure compliance with Boeing engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.

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 health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time-away programs.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior