Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer

Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer Company:

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer to join the Test Equipment Engineering team in Heath, OH.The Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer (Mid-Level) is responsible for analyzing, procuring, and managing spare parts and electronic components for all test stations. This role coordinates cross‑functional engineering efforts and vendor activities to support test station readiness, drives obsolescence mitigation and design updates, and leads customer presentations and approvals through a formal change working group.

Position Responsibilities:

Analyze spare parts and electronic component requirements for all test stations; maintain accurate spare parts lists and forecasts

Work with internal functions (test engineering, design, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and logistics) to define, prioritize, and obtain required parts

Source and manage relationships with outside vendors and distributors for components and assemblies; ensure delivery schedules and quality requirements are met Monitor component lifecycle and lead obsolescence risk assessments; identify alternatives, design changes, or requalification needs to mitigate obsolescence impacts

Coordinate design updates and suggestions between engineers for hardware, firmware, and test station software; capture engineering change requests (ECRs) and drive engineering change notices (ECNs)
Maintain and update BOMs, CAD/PLM records, and spare parts databases to reflect current configurations and approved changes

Prepare and present proposed design changes, obsolescence plans, and spare parts strategies to customers and stakeholders; lead discussions with customer representatives

Facilitate customer approvals through the established change working group or configuration control board; document approvals and disposition actions

Support test station sustainment activities, troubleshoot part failures, and recommend corrective actions or upgrades

Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant quality standards (e.g., AS9100), export control, and procurement procedures

Track metrics for spare parts availability, lead times, cost, and obsolescence risk; report status to management and stakeholders

Participate in continuous improvement activities to optimize spare parts management, reduce costs, and improve test station uptime

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline5+ years of experience in test equipment support, spare parts management, procurement coordination, or obsolescence management in an aerospace, defense, or electronics environment

Practical knowledge of electronic components, assemblies, and test station hardware

Experience with engineering change processes (ECR/ECN), BOM/PLM systems, and ERP/MRP tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

Strong vendor management and procurement coordination experience

Demonstrated ability to present technical information to customers and lead cross‑functional change approval processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentation skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders

Familiarity with industry standards and practices for obsolescence management

Experience with contract/customer-facing change boards or working groups

Certifications such as IPC, ASQ, Six Sigma, or relevant procurement/supply chain certifications

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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