Lead-Level Manufacturing Engineer

Posted:
9/18/2025, 3:37:37 AM

Location(s):
Arizona, United States ⋅ Mesa, Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Lead-Level Manufacturing Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services is currently seeking a Lead-level Manufacturing Engineer to support the Depot, Repair & Overhaul facility in Mesa, Arizona supporting Apache and Little Bird aircraft.

The Lead-Level Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing plans while conducting complex producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capabilities align with requirements. This role involves resolving intricate technical problems and serving as a project manager to integrate and maintain contract requirements, specifications, design criteria, and schedule performance.

The engineer will also support research for new product or business opportunities, deploy Lean Enterprise analysis methods, and document and communicate best practices in producibility. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide guidance and structured mentoring to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support the manufacturing, assembly, and test of new dynamic components for US and international customer vertical lift aircraft.
  • Create manufacturing plans/routings under Deport Repair & Overhaul (DRO) for the purposes of restoration of fielded hardware per approved manuals and repair documentation. This can include dis-assembly, part inspection (repair/re-use/replace), assembly, testing requirements, special process control, tooling procurement Establishes and communicates objectives and goals.
  • Optimize operational efficiency through business proposals/presentations on continuous process improvements, cost savings, cost reduction initiatives, analysis reports and plans for business efficiencies.
  • Daily usage of systems such as TeamCenter, SAP, Haystack, Microsoft office products and other industry tools for engineering duties.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment directly located within proximity of shop floor and daily interaction with personnel working on products.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/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.
  • 9+ years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing operations and/or manufacturing support.
  • 9+ years’ experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience servicing aviation fuel to fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft.
  • 9+ years’ experience in flight line working on the AH-64D or AH-64E aircraft.
  • 9+ years’ experience working with U.S. Army requirements.
  • 9+ years’ experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems Common Image.

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.  

Lead-Level Summary Pay Range: $109,650 - $148,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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