Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced and Lead Level)

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including an Experienced and Lead Level Manufacturing Engineer to join the Supply Chain Engineering team in Long Beach, CA or are open to considering candidates for placement in Dallas, TX.
In this role, you will work directly with our suppliers, leveraging your parts manufacturing experience to enhance their manufacturing readiness and performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for process improvement and efficiency, as well as the ability to foster collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure the stability of the Boeing production system.
In Supply Chain Engineering, we seek dedicated professionals who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
Position Responsibilities:
As a Manufacturing Engineer in the Supply Chain Engineering organization, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful integration of engineering requirements and supplier capabilities to enhance Boeing's production system. Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze and Enhance Design Concepts: Evaluate and improve design/build concepts to ensure producible product definitions, integrating across engineering disciplines to drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) requirements into aircraft component designs.
• Implement Technical Solutions: Engage in the implementation of technical solutions within the build plan while utilizing your technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling, assembly fixtures, and procedures. Ensure product safety, stability, and reliability throughout the manufacturing process, meeting Boeing's high standards.
• Assist in Manufacturing Plan Creation: Support the creation and implementation of manufacturing plans that ensure efficient production processes.
• Lead Supplier Engagement: Lead complex evaluations of Boeing engineering requirements through partnering with suppliers, ensuring an accurate, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing and assembly process.
• Evaluate New Suppliers: Participate in the evaluation of new suppliers, ensuring they meet Boeing's engineering and quality standards before engaging in production.
• Facilitate Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborate with design engineers across various commodities to ensure seamless integration of interfacing airplane components, including Manufacturing and Process Technology (M&PT), structures, interiors, and electrical systems. Act as a liaison between engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on Requirements Consumption Review (RCR) findings and drive improvements in supplier performance.
• Engage Stakeholders for Improvement: Regularly engage with stakeholders, including internal teams and external suppliers, to identify and implement opportunities for improving the efficiency and reliability.
• Implement and Promote Lean Methodologies: Develop and implement process improvements using Lean production methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in manufacturing operations. Assist in the adoption of Lean principles and technologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization, while performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analyses to identify and resolve engineering concerns from Boeing or suppliers that affect the stability of the production system.
• Monitor Supplier Performance: Regularly assess supplier performance metrics and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Ability to work on-site 5 days per week.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics.
• Extensive experience with Boeing engineering requirements and processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and component manufacturing.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers, all Boeing Programs, manufacturing teams and other supporting stakeholders.
• Ability to present to senior and executive leadership.
• 5+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.).
• 4 + years' experience in Production Configuration Management.
• 4 + years' experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• 4 + years' experience working with multi-functional teams/organizations.
• Experience implementing or defining new Manufacturing processes in a production setting.
• Experience with the following software PDM, CAPP, REDARS-EID, IVT, WIRS, EWITS, BWS-CM, CDS, EWIRE, E-PLAN, VELOCITY, ENOVIA, EWIRE, Equipment Manager.

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
General:
All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
Pay Transparency & Total Rewards:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Experienced-Level Summary Pay Range: $96,050 - $129,950
Lead-Level Summary Pay Range: $117,300 - $158,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 17, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position 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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.