Phantom Works Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Role details

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for the Phantom Works program located in Berkeley, MO to support a proprietary program.

Who We Are: At Boeing St. Louis, we are leaders in aerospace innovation, dedicated to shaping the future of flight.

Our facility serves as a hub for advanced manufacturing, where we design and produce cutting-edge military products that are vital to national defense. We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. We want you to join our team and contribute to the production of aircraft parts and assemblies made from composite materials.

Position Overview: As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the development and implementation of production methodologies and tooling for specific materials that are manufactured in St. Louis. You will collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes that meet stringent quality standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, plans, and tooling methodologies for Phantom Works proprietary efforts
• Collaborate with IPTs to support the integration of technical solutions and ensure manufacturability of proprietary efforts
• Investigate and resolve technical problems related to material manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the implementation of Lean principles to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Resolve technical issues that significantly impact performance, cost, or schedule.
• Conduct data analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and stakeholders to align on product development and manufacturing goals.
• Perform producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capabilities meet requirements.
• Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout all manufacturing processes.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• 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
• 14+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
• Experience in leading developmental integration and assembly activities in a manufacturing setting.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience)

• Experience with leading production system design/architecture.
• Authored Work Orders and supported fabrication and assembly efforts within a production environment.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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: $154,700 - $209,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 25, 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.

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.

Your Benefits

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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.