Next Generation Air Dominance Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Company: The Boeing Company

About the Role

This role supports design transfer, process development, and production of advanced composite structures for proprietary programs. It covers two career levels:

• Level 1: Entry-level engineer focused on process support, documentation, and learning core composite manufacturing methods.
• Level 2: Associate-level engineer with demonstrated technical ownership of processes, continuous improvement leadership, and production troubleshooting.

Location: Berkeley, MO

Industry: Defense

Work Schedule: Full-time, Standard Shift

Security Clearance: Required (Secret)

Visa Sponsorship: No

Key Responsibilities

• Support and document composite manufacturing processes including tooling, materials handling, layup/AFP, cure, trimming, and assembly.
• Develop and maintain process travelers, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Execute and analyze first article inspections, process capability studies, and production validations.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, quality, production, suppliers, and supply chain to ensure successful product delivery.
• Support process improvement and Lean initiatives to increase yield and reduce cycle time.
• Participate in manufacturing readiness reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, and change control boards.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance in manufacturing areas.
• Level 2: Lead small engineering projects, mentor junior engineers, and act as technical lead for assigned products or cells.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or production/technician experience acceptable).
• Basic understanding of composite materials, curing processes, layup, autoclave operations, and tooling.
• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (e.g., NX, Catia, CADD).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• US citizenship required for Security Clearance and Special Program Access.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with process development for composite layup, wet layup, and cure cycles.
• Familiarity with design-to-manufacturing interfaces, DFMEA, process capability, and statistical methods.
• Experience with Root cause analysis.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Experience with aerospace composite specifications and certification processes.
• Knowledge of NDI techniques.
• Hands-on experience with autoclaves, ovens, composite tooling, and cure monitoring.
• Certifications: Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt), or equivalent process improvement training.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $71,400 - $96,600 (Entry Level); $85,000 - $115,000 (Associate Level)
• 401k match up to 10%.
• Student loan match.
• Relocation offered based on candidate eligibility.