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Tooling & Equipment Designer - 2nd shift 4x9 schedule (Mid-Level, Senior, or Lead)

Everett, Washington Job ID JR2025468428 Category Engineering - Production Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 05, 2025
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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. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters. 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.

Our team is hiring a Mid-Level, Senior, or Lead level Tooling & Equipment Designer. The 2nd shift team supports the entire 777 and 777X program including structures, wings and final assembly. Our engineers focus on tooling (e.g. drill jigs, locating jigs, mandrels, holdings fixtures, 4-story work stands) while supporting the production system and leading improvement projects. Our production system is constantly reviewed for safety, quality and flow improvements, as well as new technology. Our team is focused on teamwork and collaboration along with the opportunity to coach and mentor others. This opportunity is located in Everett, WA.

This is a unique 2nd shift opportunity in that you will be following a 4x9 schedule, working 4 days with 9 hours each (1:30 pm – 11 pm PST) while getting paid 40 hours and having 3 days off per week. You must be able to work 2nd shift, as this posting is not for any other shift.

A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out in the factory, interacting with mechanics, safety, and tool construction. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.

This position is a Production Engineering role and requires direct interfacing with the people and equipment on the production floor. A typical day could include:  

  • Spending up to 8 hours on feet standing/walking on the production floor
  • Climbing ladders or stairs to access equipment
  • Working at heights or in tight spaces
  • Wearing required PPE

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level, Senior and Lead Level Equipment and Tool Designers.

Primary Responsibilities:

This is a tooling development, implementation, support and improvement role. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Investigate and develop tooling concepts, specifications and design solutions, including alternatives for the Production System to satisfy aerospace product design and build requirements.
  • Lead the creation and modification of tooling definition at the program level.
  • Lead gated reviews and develop plans for production readiness, preventative maintenance and spares.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in tool try-outs to ensure requirements are met.
  • Develop and document tooling inspection and usage instructions and support user training
  • Execute project plans, provide input to Make/Buy decisions and partner with Procurement to meet program schedule, cost and quality targets.
  • Work in a cross-functional team alongside specialists from manufacturing, quality, safety, post-production services, product development, suppliers, and vendors
  • Contribute to the effectiveness of the organization by communicating, collaborating, teaching, and mentoring others
  • Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Boeing, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

    • Equivalent combination of education and experience (Associates+3 years' related work experience OR 5 years' related work experience)
    • 1 or more years of experience with production systems in a manufacturing or production environment
    • Must be able to work second shift during the hours of 1:30 pm – 11 pm PST.

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    • Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Experience in CATIA V5 or equivalent parametric solid modeling software
    • Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques
    • Comprehensive knowledge and application of GD&T design principles in association to ASME Y14.5
    • Experience using basic Microsoft Office and office computing systems
    • Project management knowledge

    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.  

    Union Representation:

    • This is a union-represented position.
    • In locations where SPEEA representation applies, this job family will be covered by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

    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. 

    Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $68,000 - $92,000

    Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level 4): $80,750 - $109,250

    Summary pay range for Lead Level (Level 5): $96,900 - $131,100


    Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 12, 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

    Relocation

    This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

    Visa Sponsorship

    Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

    Shift

    This position is for 2nd 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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