Mechanical Parts Engineer (Bearings & Bushings)

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.
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.
The Boeing Company is looking for a Mechanical Parts Engineer (Bearings & Bushings) to join the Mechanical Parts team in Huntington Beach, CA.
This position is for a bearings, lubricants, and/or materials tribologist engineer who shares a passion for hands-on lab testing and materials engineering with a mindset for supporting production, drawing reviews, failure investigation, root cause solutions, and research and development testing. Job role will consist of custodianship, research & development testing, requirements & engineering drawing reviews, and writing test plans & reports. Excellent communication skills and professionalism are of importance, as you will communicate across Boeing teams and to our external customers.
Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with definition of requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of Boeing products
• Reviews of engineering drawings for fleet maintenance and design to ensure quality of our aircrafts
• Drafts engineering specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes
• Conducts and supports R&D testing in lab environment to meet programs requirements and qualifications of products
• Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to business needs
• Conducts routine analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes
• Assists in failure analysis strategies while implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Uses project management tools to plan and implement project costs & schedule, technical requirements, and produce products
• Works under general direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; (Chemical, Aerospace, or Mechanical is preferred.)
• 3+ years of experience with manufacturing processes for fasteners and/or bearings
• 2+ years of experience with material testing, writing test plans, conducting tests, and writing test reports
• 2+ years of experience in engineering test support within a test lab environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in reading and understanding part standards and process specifications
• Has Strong self project management skills & software knowledge (excel, Microsoft project, milestones, etc)
• Works directly with suppliers to improve engineering practices, solve issues, and recommend areas of improvement
• Ability to understand and draft engineering drawings and requirements
• Experience in the design, testing, and failures of bushings and bearings.

Travel:
20%
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 Mid-Level (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 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.