Equipment & Tool Designer - Asset Design (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airlines is looking for an Equipment and Tool Designer to join our Hole Preparation team in the Greater Seattle area of Washington.

As an Equipment and Tool Designer, you will be the backbone of our operational efficiency, ensuring that our tools are always ready for action. This exciting role places you at the forefront of innovation, where your expertise in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of power feed drilling operations will directly impact our production capabilities. You will engage in hands-on problem-solving, utilizing your technical skills to breathe new life into essential equipment, all while collaborating with a dynamic team.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory standards and promote operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level and Senior Level Equipment and Tool Designers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and correct malfunctions for all types of power feed drilling equipment.
• Create documentation to define how to correctly setup and use power feed equipment on various areas of the product.
• Work from sketches, specifications, blueprints, and verbal information, utilizing precision instruments for accurate measurements.
• Assist mechanics with necessary bench operations and inspections for essential preventive maintenance.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure the manufacturing plan can be executed with a high degree of success.
• Ensure all safety processes and features are properly implemented during tool repair operations.
• Adjust and repair power feed equipment, including adjusting feed and speed rates as requested.
• Assist toolroom mechanics on aircraft production calls when portable tools malfunction on job sites.
• Maintain tool certifications as required to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Travel between Boeing sites, as-needed.
• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10lbs to 35lbs.
• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Equivalent combination of education and experience (Associates degree OR 2 years' related work experience)
• 1+ years of experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• 1+ years of experience working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
• Basic computer experience and competence (Microsoft Office, internet browsing, E-mail communications, etc.)
• Ability to work overtime based on business requirements

Preferred qualifications:

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Hydraulic / pneumatic experience or training
• 2+ years of experience maintaining and repairing drill motors
• 1+ year of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools
• Experience with CAD software (CATIA, ProE, AutoCAD, etc.)

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.  

Union Representation:

• This is a union-represented position.
• In locations where SPEEA representation applies, this job family will be covered by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Pay and 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 for Associate Level (Level 2): $56,950 - $77,050

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $68,000 - $92,000

Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level 4): $80,750 - $109,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 15, 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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.