Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

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Berkeley, MO, USA
In-Office
104K-171K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing, fabricating, sourcing, and installing flight-test instrumentation hardware on aircraft. Develops manufacturing plans, work instructions, kitting and tooling requirements, coordinates suppliers and fabrication, supports DFMA analysis, and provides shipside installation support. Collaborates with engineering, flight-test, instrumentation, production, and material-management teams. The role is fully onsite in Berkeley, Missouri, and requires U.S. citizenship, security-clearance eligibility, and export-control compliance.
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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.
The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) Test Operations & Engineering (TO&E) Instrumentation Data System Installation Design team located in Berkeley, MO is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to provision Flight Test Instrumentation hardware on multiple aircraft platforms. On this team, a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly & Installation) has the primary responsibility for the fabrication and installation of the mechanical and electrical hardware required to install a flight test data system. Design-Build Flight Test Manufacturing Engineers work the entire production cycle from review of engineering, manufacturing plan authorship, fabrication sourcing (inside and outside of Boeing) and detail planning, and continuing on through installation planning and shipside support.
Manufacturing Engineers are owners of the build plan and ensure compliance to design configuration, build plan, and process requirements. Manufacturing Engineering performs Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) analysis and develops an integrated build plan consisting of work instructions for assembly/fabrication, kitting, tooling, inspection requirements, and other outputs to ensure fabrication meets design, test, and program requirements.
BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior level Manufacturing Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Synthesis of test hardware & instrumentation requirements in support of flight test
  • Review of design models and drawings, creating/reviewing redlines and coordinating with design to incorporate updates
  • Authorship of manufacturing plans to facilitate build
  • Sourcing of fabrication & assembly including work statement creation as needed
  • Fabrication coordination and liaison
  • Part sourcing from production
  • Procurement of parts/material to support test, coordination with supplier management
  • Shipside (at the aircraft) support of test hardware installation
  • At times support manufacturing engineering tasks across different Boeing sites
  • Close coordination with: Boeing flight test organization, instrumentation engineers and technicians, program engineers, Boeing customers, fabrication technicians and support personnel (material management), electrical and mechanical designers across design/build and the Enterprise

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
  • 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
  • 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience writing MES plans to support detail part fabrication, assembly and installation
  • 3+ years' experience with 3D modeling software
  • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 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)
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience leading teams and/or leading initiatives
  • Experience with a design tool (CAD package) like Siemens NX, CATIA, etc.
  • Experience with Model Based Work Instructions

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
Pay & Benefits:
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3): $103,700 - $140,300
Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 07, 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
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related equivalent degree
  • 3 or more years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
  • 3 or more years of experience writing MES plans for detail part fabrication, assembly, and installation
  • 3 or more years of experience with 3D modeling software
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance and program access
  • Ability to meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person
  • 5 or more years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience leading teams or initiatives
  • Experience with CAD tools such as Siemens NX or CATIA
  • Experience with Model Based Work Instructions

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