Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication (Associate or Mid-Level)

Job Description
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking an Associate or Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer to support the Fabrication division in Portland, OR. A successful candidate will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable drive for process improvement and efficiency. They should also enjoy being on the factory floor, interacting with mechanics, and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity. Experience with project management, root cause analysis, and machining operations is a plus.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Engaged in the implementation of technical solutions into the build plan, ensuring production safety and stability, and product reliability.
• Analyzes and improves design/build concepts to evaluate a producible product definition (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)).
• Collect and analyze production data to identify anomalies and investigate root causes when product first-pass quality and/or production efficiency is outside our standards of excellence.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems that arise during production to ensure the integrity of the product and to minimize impact on performance, cost, or schedule.
• Regularly engages with mechanics and electricians on airplane manufacturing/assembly processes, identifying and implementing opportunities to improve the efficiency and reliability of the production of detail parts and overall aircraft build plan.
• Coordinates across teams to implement new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies, and concepts.
• Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling, assembly fixtures, and procedures.
• Develops and implements process improvements using Lean production methodologies.
• Able to learn in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to collaborate with both the engineering workforce and the manufacturing team members on the factory floor.

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
• Experience working in an engineering discipline.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• 2 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
• (Mid-Level) 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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.
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 Associate level (Level 2): $90,950 - $123,050
• Summary pay range for Mid-level (Level 3): $111,350 - $150,650

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