Tool Engineer (Associate and Experienced)

Job Description
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Boeing Global Services (BGS) Supply Chain Engineering is currently looking for a Tool Engineer (Associate and Experienced) to join their team in Seal Beach, CA. This person will have the opportunity to work on multiple Boeing and heritage McDonnell Douglas Commercial Airplane models by providing tooling support for spare parts procurement. The individual will partner with Senior Tool Engineers to develop our tooling strategy to optimize how we store, disposition, and manage Out-of-Production Tooling. In this role, you will collaborate with multiple other engineering workstreams, with third-party logistics warehouse suppliers, and with our international business partners. A typical day-in-the-life could include assisting suppliers with tooling related fabrication questions, processing quote backup sheets for tooling, analyzing tools to make scrap/retain decisions, assessing tool quotes for fair and reasonable costs, and/or managing tool data in the PLM. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate across multiple functions and prefers working in a fast-paced environment. This individual must be well organized, adaptable and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Seal Beach, CA facility.
Position Responsibilities:

• Assist Internal/external suppliers and customers with tooling related fabrication questions
• Process quote backup sheets with required tooling and technical data in support of procurement for Out-of-Production product lines
• Interrogate engineering/tooling drawings and CAD models to understand tool geometry and complexity, with knowledge of the Cartesian coordinate system, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Utilize knowledge of common manufacturing processes as they relate to tooling, including casting, machining, forging, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending, welding, molding, composite layup and assembly to support Supply Chain
• Utilize understanding of the different part commodities/part build strategies and what tool types are generally used for each commodity
• Understanding of the need for periodic tool inspections and audits and ability to execute them
• Articulate technical details relative to fabrication methods and tools required
• Utilize a basic understanding of Loft Engineering
• Utilize knowledge of the use of Master Tooling to control aircraft configuration
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• 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
• 1+ years of experience working in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in a tool/equipment engineering or tool manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience in multiple Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and/or Computer-Aided manufacturing (CAM) applications (e.g. Mastercam, Catia V5, Unigraphics, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)
• Experience working in a Tool Engineering role
• Experience with Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft engineering product structure
• Experience with REDARS
• Experience working in a production environment
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with both the engineering workforce and the mechanics on the factory floor
• Project management knowledge & strong communication skills

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 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 Associate Level (Level 2): $90,950 - $123,050
Summary pay range for Experienced Level (Level 3): $111,350 - $150,650
Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 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
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.