Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

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.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently seeking an Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer to become part of the Tactical Aircraft (TacAir) Spares Engineering Team in St. Louis, Missouri at the Hazelwood location.

The Tactical Aircraft (TacAir) Spares Engineering Team is a multidisciplined engineering team that supports the post-production aircraft fleets with technical requirements for the fabrication and procurement of spare parts. Tactical Aircraft supported currently includes F-15, F/A-18, T-7, AV-8B, T-45, A-10, MQ-25, & C-17. If you see one of these aircraft flying, this team has likely helped provide it with a spare part. This team is within the Support & Specialty Supply Chain Engineering organization within BGS.

TacAir Spares Engineering is preparing for significant growth over the next 5 years and the successful candidate will help grow with the organization and be empowered to implement innovative solutions. The team consists of both Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineers, with opportunities to potentially change disciplines based on your interest.

Values alignment is the foundation in which we build your expertise and career. Boeing is looking for respectful individuals who speak up, do the right thing, give a damn, look out for each other, collaborate respectfully, want to do cool things, are curious & courageous, want to help shape the future, and more. Summarized values are: "Safety & Quality, Trust, Ownership, People Focus, & Innovation".

The candidate selected must be able to work in a cross-functional work environment including engineering, supply chain, quality, product support, supplier management, contracts, finance, etc.

Position is for post-production Manufacturing Engineering support. The candidate selected will review and generate technical data packages for spares proposals and fabrication. Technical data and tools are used to manufacture military aircraft spare parts and assemblies located in Boeing or at sub-tier suppliers. Success enables Program Management and our internal / external Supply Chain to deliver spare parts to customer fleets.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ready and curious to learn!

• Read 2D and 3D part definition that utilizes Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Read definition notes, specifications, requirements, and other technical documentation to ensure manufacturability of spare parts.

• Utilize a pre-prepared guide & checklist to perform Spare Parts requirements reviews during the Quotes & Orders processes. (Approximately 10 quotes/orders per day.)

• Build technical data packages for use by suppliers. 

• Develop and implement manufacturing plans. 

• Analyze design and build concepts to evaluate a producible definition and investigate alternative solutions to meet producibility requirements. 

• Contracts supported are typically transactional contracts or Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contracts.

• Learn and implement a variety of processes and procedures.

• Help achieve operational goals and metrics for "On Time Delivery" and "First Time Quality"

• Speak up if you see an issue or opportunity to do things better.

• Participate in training and development plans

• Develop employee engagement activities to motivate and engage the workforce.

• Perform in a fast-paced, diverse work environment

• Work in a cross-functional work environment including engineering, manufacturing/operations, quality, product support, finance, business development and program management.

• Ask questions before submitting work if uncertain of a process.

• Work collaboratively in an investigative role where detailed processes and procedures may not be specified or are obsolete.

• Identify areas where process improvement is needed and have the ability to work with a diverse team to implement effective solutions and support viable action-oriented recommendations.

• Help achieve goals for cost, schedule, productivity, quality and customer satisfaction.

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 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in Aerospace Engineering

• Experience supporting Military/Defense customers

• Experience with engineering processes, regulatory and post production support

• Formal leadership positions held in work, volunteer, or extracurricular organizations (e.g. manager, club officer, mentor).

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. 

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Pay Transparency & Total Rewards:

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Entry-Level Summary Pay Range: $71,400 to $96,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 30, 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.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.