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Mid-Level Manufacturing Planner

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026507910 Category Engineering - Production Role Type Onsite Post Date May 15, 2026
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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 Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking a Mid-Level Composite Manufacturing Planner to join our team in Tukwila, WA.

The primary focus of this position in support of the Enterprise Development Center efforts located in Tukwila, WA. The Enterprise Development Center is part of Engineering & Technology Innovation (E&TI) with BT&E manufacturing support developing new composites, processes, and testing for future programs.  The selected candidate will be responsible for fabrication and assembly planning by providing design review, manufacturing plan authorship, fabrication sourcing, interface with procurement, and support in the fabrication shop during manufacturing.  These efforts represent a wide variety of research and production programs primary in support of Boeing Commercial airplanes (BCA) and Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) programs.

Manufacturing Engineers are owners of the build plan and ensure compliance to design configuration and process requirements, Manufacturing Engineering performs Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) analysis and develops an integrated build plan consisting of work instructions for assembly/fabrication, kitting, tooling, inspection requirements, and other outputs to endure fabrication meets design, test, and program requirements.

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes, plans, and tooling methodologies for composite aircraft parts and assemblies

  • Investigate and resolve technical problems related to composite manufacturing processes

  • Develop manufacturing work instructions for composites fabrication, inspection, trimming, and assembly

  • Implement procedures for rework and repair of composite structures

  • Develop and implementation of production and tooling methodologies

  • Participate as a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) in the integration of technical solutions

  • Implement manufacturing plans

  • Resolve technical problems and assists in the implementation of new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts

  • Assist in the implementation of Lean principles and technologies

  • Resolve technical issues that significantly impact performance, cost, or schedule

  • Communicate effectively with internal customers and stakeholders to align 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

  • 5+ years of experience with Engineering within a production or manufacturing environment

  • 3+ years of experience with composites materials and processes

  • 3+ years of experience managing projects

  • 5+ years of experience working in design engineering, industrial engineering or manufacturing role

  • Experience in Manufacturing Engineering Planning systems such as Product Data Manager (PDM), Common Manufacturing Execution System (CMES) and Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 2+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment

  • 5+ years of experience with drawing, reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

  • Experience in support of commercial and military customers.

  • Experience in project management

  • Experience with MESci, EPARTs, IRCS, and GOLDesp

  • Experience in ME and processes across multiple engineering disciplines

  • Boeing BCA/BDS/BT&E/BR&T Manufacturing Engineering experience

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 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:

This is a union-represented position.

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: $79,200 - $105,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 28, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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 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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