Manufacturing Engineer; Experienced, Lead or Senior

Position: Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)
Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)
Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) site is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) for our advanced development and production manufacturing team located in Albuquerque, NM.

The Boeing Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) group works to develop and implement next-generation technologies and products serving a variety of commercial and military customers. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping and precision production of advanced laser and electro-optical systems that satisfy challenging product performance requirements built in accordance with aerospace (AS9100) quality standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling approaches for complex electro-optical aerospace parts and assemblies
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective production
• Review engineering drawings and provide comments to responsible engineer
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines
• Participate in supplier selection and evaluation to ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards
• Write content for work instructions, travelers, and standard shop procedures
• Utilize electronic work instruction, material control and non-conformance management systems as needed to support production
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, J-STD)
• Ensure the manufacturing work instructions and special processes follow safety and environmental regulations
• Assist in shop layout and equipment selection for new manufacturing processes
• Coordinate with quality assurance to support inspections and non-conformance resolution
• Implement design changes as required by engineering
• Support production by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/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
• 5+ years of experience working with Aerospace Supply Chain and Manufacturing
• Prior experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar function in an aerospace environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with aerospace (aircraft/space vehicle) supply chain and manufacturing
• Knowledge of AS9100 QMS standard and aerospace quality system requirements
• Experience with authoring work instructions utilizing Boeing MESci and Prime-R environments
• Able to review electronic versions of drawings using Computer-aided Design Software (CAD), PDM/Solid Works, Teamcenter/NX
• Ability to read drawings utilizing Geometric Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Experience reading process specifications and process instructions and determining applicable detailed requirements for manufacturing plan.
• Utilized AS9102 First Article Inspection process for evaluating conformance to requirements and understanding process capability
• Experience working with resolution on non-conforming material including participating in Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• In addition to manufacturing engineering, experience working in an operations function (Shop Floor Manufacturing Operations, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management)
• Experience working with lasers and assembling systems involving lasers
• Prior manufacturing engineering experience working complex optical assemblies, optical alignment, system assembly, and system test
• Prior manufacturing engineering experience with Printed Circuit Board Assembly manufacturing and integration
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) or Bill of Material (BOM) software

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Note:

Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates

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 .

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