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Boeing · 16 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer-General)

Seal Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Boeing is a leading aerospace company committed to innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Supply Chain Engineering team, focusing on developing robust manufacturing processes at supplier sites to restore production capabilities and meet delivery commitments.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support supplier recovery projects by developing and validating manufacturing processes, routings, and process controls that meet program requirements

Perform on-site supplier process assessments to identify non-conformances, capacity limits, tooling deficiencies, and process risks

Collaborate with cross-functional recovery teams (Global Field Operations, Supplier Management & Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain Recovery teams) to implement containment, root-cause countermeasures, and permanent corrective actions

Develop and execute manufacturing process validations, first article/production approvals, and test/inspection plans

Design and specify shop aides, tooling and fixtures; coordinate vendor sourcing or in-house fabrication as required

Support supplier implementation of lean manufacturing practices (SMED, 5S, standardized work, manufacturing documentation) to restore throughput and reduce variability

Troubleshoot process failures with hands-on technical leadership, implementing corrective actions and verifying effectiveness

Analyze manufacturing operating plans, document constraints, determine capacity and negotiate alternatives as required

Evaluate product assembly instructions and standardize assembly practices

Travel regularly to supplier sites for hands-on support, validation, and return to stable production

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringProcess ValidationTooling DesignLean Six SigmaAerospace StandardsProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCross-Functional Coordination

Required

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in supplier-facing roles or production environments

3+ years' experience with manufacturing processes, tooling, fixture design, or process validation

Willingness and ability to travel regularly to supplier sites (Up to 50% of the time)

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause methods

Effective communication skills for supplier engagement and cross-functional coordination

Experience with aerospace manufacturing standards (AS9100), FAI/AS, and repair/overhaul processes (MRO)

Prior experience supporting supplier recovery, supply chain remediation, or sustainment operations

Boeing business knowledge and previous exposure to supply chain or supplier management — experience navigating BGS processes, procurement engagement, and supplier governance is highly desirable