Manufacturing Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Environmental Test Design Engineering team in Berkeley, MO.

The primary focus of this position is to support St. Louis Environmental Lab testing for local Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) programs. Test capabilities within the Environmental Labs include vibrational/structural dynamics, acoustic, airflow systems, fuel flow systems, high temperature flow impingement, and environmental control chambers, where temperature, humidity, and pressure are varied. Test hardware ranges from mounting fixtures and components up to full-scale aircraft testing with associated instrumentation.


Manufacturing Engineers on the team plan, coordinate, and execute the fabrication and installation of lab test articles and fixtures. They review and approve designs to ensure configuration compliance, author and own the integrated build plan, and perform Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) analysis to optimize producibility. They develop work instructions for assembly/fabrication, kitting, tooling, and inspection requirements to ensure fabrication meets design, test, and program needs. They source fabrication both inside and outside Boeing, coordinate and track procurement activities, and provide hands‑on support in the lab during build and installation.


Boeing St. Louis is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs such as T-7A, F-15, F/A-18, MQ-25, JDAM, SDB, in addition to Phantom Works proprietary efforts.


Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level and Associate Manufacturing Engineers.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Development and consolidation of test hardware and instrumentation requirements
  • Review of design models and drawings
  • Sourcing of fabrication & assembly including work statement creation/review as needed
  • Procurement of parts/material/test articles to support test
  • Coordination with supplier management
  • Fabrication coordination and liaison
  • Authorship of manufacturing plans to facilitate build
  • Support of test hardware installation in the labs
  • Close coordination with:
    • Design engineers (mechanical and electrical) across the lab test team
    • Boeing lab test engineers and technicians
    • Boeing fabrication personnel across Enterprise
    • Boeing procurement/supplier management personnel
    • Boeing and non-Boeing program customers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
  • Ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
  • 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
  • 1+ years of experience in engineering design or manufacturing engineering
  • Experience working with manufacturing planning tools
  • Experience supporting product testing either in the flight or lab test environment
  • Experience with a design tool (CAD package) like CATIA, Siemens NX, etc.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 2: 2 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience specific to Manufacturing Engineering
  • 1+ years of experience in test & evaluation of full-scale, sub-scale, and/or component test articles
  • Experience working with MESci and/or Online Work Book
  • Experience in authoring Statements of Work
  • Experience in procurement systems, like eParts
  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter
  • Experience with machine shop fabrication capabilities including conventional & CNC machining, EDM, mill/lathe, fit/finish tools & processes, and QA inspection
  • Experience in electrical (wire shop) fabrication capabilities and processes
  • Experience with additive manufacturing processes & tools
  • Experience with stress analysis/structural analysis

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.


Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.


Pay & 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 Entry-Level (Level 1): $71,400 – $96,600

Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $85,000 – $115,000


Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified External candidates.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 18, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.

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