Associate Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical

About the Role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Electrical manufacturing to support production activities in El Segundo, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical/electronic assemblies, printed circuit board (PCB) production post SMT and electronic box builds.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation: process flows, work instructions, assembly guides, routings, tooling specifications, and process control plans.
• Support process validations, first-article inspections, failure investigations, root-cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Interface with design engineering, quality, procurement, test engineering, and production teams to resolve manufacturability and producibility issues.
• Define and specify manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures, and test equipment; support procurement and supplier integration.
• Support production ramps, capacity planning, and troubleshooting on the shop floor to ensure schedule and quality targets are met.
• Implement and sustain Lean and Six Sigma practices to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Ensure compliance with Boeing manufacturing standards, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and train production personnel on processes, work instructions, and best practices.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience with electrical/electronic assemblies and PCBs.
• Experience with process documentation, DWG/PDF work instructions, process flow development, and production support.
• Experience with soldering, component bonding, board coating, lead forming, harness assembly, and electronic box build methodologies.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills using root-cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.).
• Proficient with CAD/ECAD basics (CREO, SolidWorks, or similar), manufacturing data systems (MES/PLM), and Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with electronic test methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), MIL-STD, and DFx/ DFMA for electronics.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or Manufacturing Engineering certifications.
• Experience with test fixture design, automated test equipment (ATE), and environmental/EMC test support.
• Prior experience with supplier development and qualification programs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• An interim U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• This position is for 1st shift.