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F-15 Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking Experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support the F-15 program located in the St. Louis Missouri area.

Why Boeing:

At Boeing, your work has purpose. In St. Louis, our Manufacturing Engineering team plays a critical role in delivering advanced aerospace and defense products that support our customers and the mission. We are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, and we are looking for engineers who want to make a direct impact on how complex aircraft are built and delivered.

This role is a great fit for an experienced engineer who wants to take ownership of technical challenges, influence process improvements, and work alongside talented teams across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.

Position Overview:

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking an Associate/Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri area. In this role, you will support airplane subsystems, production readiness, and delivery center flyaway operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, strengthen production processes, and support the successful delivery of advanced aerospace products.

This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving technical challenges, improving efficiency, and collaborating across disciplines to bring high-quality products to life.

What You'll Do

• Support the development and refinement of manufacturing processes for airplane subsystems and related production activities.

• Identify production risks, recommend solutions, and help drive readiness across manufacturing operations.

• Work with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain partners to solve issues and improve execution.

• Support delivery center and flyaway activities by improving flow, reducing inefficiencies, and strengthening product quality.

• Use data, engineering principles, and practical problem-solving to identify improvement opportunities.

• Take part in design and production reviews, offering input on assembly, tooling, manufacturability, and producibility.

• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for manufacturing challenges.

• Help create a safe, efficient, and reliable production environment.

• Contribute to improvements that support cost, schedule, quality, and delivery goals.

Why Join Us

• Work on advanced aerospace and defense programs with real-world impact.

• Be part of a team that values technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate across disciplines and gain exposure to a wide range of manufacturing challenges.

• Help shape how complex products are built and delivered.

• Join Boeing's St. Louis team, where your contributions matter every day.

We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who:

• Enjoys turning technical challenges into practical solutions.

• Brings experience in manufacturing, production support, or related engineering work.

• Communicates clearly and works well with cross-functional teams.

• Is comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

• Takes initiative and is motivated to improve processes and outcomes.

• Values quality, accountability, and teamwork.

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

• 2+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• (Level 3) 5+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.

• B.S. or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

• Experience supporting defense and/or aerospace customers

• Experience with aerospace production

• Experience with 2D blueprints and 3D model based instruction

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESci)

• Strong communication skills

• Experience in project management and planning within a manufacturing environment

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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:

Level 2: $85,000 - $115,000

Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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