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Associate and Experienced Tools Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025449243 Category Engineering - Production Post Date Mar. 27, 2025
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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.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking Associate and Experienced Tools Engineer located in Berkeley, MO

Who We Are: At Boeing St. Louis, we are leaders in aerospace innovation, dedicated to shaping the future of flight. Our facility is 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 support the development and implementation of tooling solutions for our production systems.

Position Overview: As a Tooling Engineer, you will evaluate program and project requirements to develop complex equipment and tooling concepts. You will analyze technical data to assess the impact on product engineering design and rate estimates, while also identifying opportunities for robotics, automation, and system integration. Your role will ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and design tooling solutions using NX or CATIA that meet production system requirements and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
  • Compile and analyze technical data to determine effects on product engineering design and production rate estimates.
  • Identify and recommend robotics, automation, and technology solutions for tooling and equipment integration.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, ergonomic factors, and regulatory requirements throughout the tooling lifecycle.
  • Validate contractual performance milestones and maintain configuration control of tooling and equipment.
  • Conduct reviews and prepare plans for production readiness, preventative maintenance, and spare parts management.
  • Provide training for production and maintenance personnel on tooling operation and maintenance.
  • Develop work-arounds and maintain configuration of hardware, software, and documentation related to tooling.
  • Perform studies and make recommendations for the disposition of tooling assets.

Highlights of Products Built in St. Louis:

  • Air Proprietary Programs: Engage in innovative projects that enhance our defense capabilities and contribute to national security.
  • F-15EX: The latest variant of the F-15, featuring advanced avionics and weapon systems for superior air dominance.
  • T-7A Red Hawk: A next-generation trainer aircraft designed to prepare pilots for modern combat.
  • MQ-25 Stingray: The first unmanned aerial refueler for the U.S. Navy, enhancing the capabilities of carrier-based operations.
  • F/A-18 Super Hornet: A multi-role fighter aircraft known for its versatility and advanced capabilities.

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.

  • An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • Level 2: 2+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelors OR work-related experience with a  Masters
  • Level 3: 5+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelors OR 3+ years of work-related experience with a Masters OR work-related experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience working closely with a cross functional engineering team

Typical Education/Experience:

Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range:

Level 2: $76,500 - $103,500

Level 3: $90,100 - $121,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 26, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.

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