The Associate Manufacturing Engineer focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for electrical assemblies, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while supporting production activities.
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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Level 1 or 2) specializing in Electrical manufacturing to support production activities in El Segundo, CA.
This role focuses on developing, implementing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for electrical and electronic assemblies, ensuring quality, producibility, and cost-effective production. The position requires hands-on, on-site engagement and periodic travel to supplier locations.
Position Responsibilities:
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/ Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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.
Pay and 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.
Associate (Level 1) Summary Pay Range: $76,500 - $103,500
Associate (Level 2) Summary Pay Range: $90,950 - $123,050
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 21, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Level 1 or 2) specializing in Electrical manufacturing to support production activities in El Segundo, CA.
This role focuses on developing, implementing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for electrical and electronic assemblies, ensuring quality, producibility, and cost-effective production. The position requires hands-on, on-site engagement and periodic travel to supplier locations.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical/electronic assemblies, printed circuit board (PCB) production, harnessing/ wiring, and electronic box builds
- Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation: process flows, work instructions, assembly guides, routings, tooling specifications, and process control plans
- Lead 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
- Conduct supplier visits and audits to qualify and improve supplier manufacturing and processes; provide technical support and transfer production requirements
- 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 and supplier personnel on processes, work instructions, and best practices
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/ 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
- 2+ years' experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design
- 2+ years' experience defining process flows, process diagrams, and process documentation
- Familiarity with soldering processes, automated assembly (pick-and-place, reflow), conformal coating, cable/harness assembly, and electronic test methodologies
- Willing to travel up to 25% of the time domestically
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with cable/harness assembly methodologies
- 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
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.
Pay and 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.
Associate (Level 1) Summary Pay Range: $76,500 - $103,500
Associate (Level 2) Summary Pay Range: $90,950 - $123,050
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 21, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
Top Skills
Automated Assembly
Electrical Engineering
Lean
Manufacturing Technology
Printed Circuit Board (Pcb) Design
Six Sigma
Boeing Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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