Phantom Works Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Dimensional Management Engineering)

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Phantom Works team is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer located in Hazelwood, MO.

Who We Are: At Boeing St. Louis, we are leaders in aerospace innovation, dedicated to shaping the future of flight.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in analyzing product development, innovative producibility studies and production/tooling philosophies.

• Conceptualizes and oversees the implementation of the program architecture for build.

• Consults upper management on long-range planning.

• Develops manufacturing plans or concepts for high level program requirements.

• Conducts producibility and variation analyses at the program Large Scale Systems Integration (LSSI) level.

• Resolves complex technical problems.

• Organizes technical aspects of proposal development.

• Develops and authors new engineering principles, theories and advanced technologies.

• Develops advanced design solutions.

• Conducts research resulting in new product or business opportunities.

• Consults on lean principles and technologies for enterprisewide initiatives.

• Documents and communicates producibility best practices.

• Identifies training needs.

• Establishes procedures, standards, protocols and reporting requirements.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.

• An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

• This position requires the ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. 

• 14 years of related work experience with a Bachelors OR an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Expertise in metrology, GD&T, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and CAD software

• Work with design engineers to define clear and achievable dimensional requirements and

• Work with manufacturing to implement effective metrology and control strategies

• Utilizing metrology, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and computer-simulation tools to predict and resolve potential fit, form, and function issues

• Analyze part and assembly dimensions using statistical methods and simulation software to identify and control sources of variation.

• Interpret dimensional data from inspections and quality management systems to assess product performance and process capability.

• Apply GD&T principles to define critical features and tolerances on engineering drawings and ensure they are manufacturable.

Shift:

This position is for 1st Shift

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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 5: $133,450 - $180,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 14, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

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
Yes, this position is 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.