Air Proprietary Senior Tooling Engineer

Air Proprietary Senior Tooling Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Refer to The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a motivated Senior Tooling Engineer located in Berkeley, MO.

This role will lead the design, development, installation, and sustainment of complex production tooling, assembly systems, and special processing fixtures. This role provides technical leadership on tooling strategy across programs, mentors junior engineers, and drives continuous improvement to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

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Position Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, detailed design, qualification, and release of advanced production tooling, jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and automated tooling systems from concept through production sustainment.
• Define tooling requirements in collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, assembly leads, test, and suppliers; translate requirements into robust specifications, 3D models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform and oversee tolerance stack-ups, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) assessments, fit checks, and validation plans; ensure tooling meets producibility and maintainability targets.
• Provide technical leadership for tooling fabrication and installation activities, including supplier selection, vendor oversight, acceptance criteria, installation planning, and turnkey implementation when required.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for tooling-related production issues; implement durable solutions and standardize best practices across programs.
• Drive tooling lifecycle management, configuration control, change management, and documentation (process plans, inspection procedures, safety analyses, maintenance procedures).
• Integrate automated systems, robotic end-effectors, automated fastening, and metrology into tooling where applicable; collaborate with automation and controls engineering to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor and develop P1/P2 level tooling engineers and technicians; provide engineering direction for cross-functional teams and represent tooling on program-level reviews.
• Contribute to cost estimating, risk assessment, schedule development, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) for tooling programs.
• Ensure compliance with Boeing engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g., CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks) and experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings and full tooling documentation packages.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, welding, composites), inspection techniques, and metrology.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and working effectively with suppliers, production, quality, and design engineering.
• Strong analytical skills; experience with FEA for fixture analysis, tolerance stack-up software, and tooling validation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex tooling projects on schedule and within budget.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Experience with aerospace metallic and composite production tooling and structural assembly processes.
• Familiarity with robotic tooling integration, automated fastening systems, and in-process metrology.
• Experience in supplier management for large tooling builds and capability to lead vendor technical reviews and audits.
• Certification or training in Lean, Six Sigma, program management, or project leadership.
• Prior experience in a lead or principal engineer role driving tooling strategy across multiple programs.
• Strategic thinker with strong technical judgment and hands-on problem-solving orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; effective presenting to leadership and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven mentor and coach for engineering teams; fosters a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Results-driven, accountable, and adaptable in fast-paced, program-driven environments.

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 (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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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: $126,650 - $171,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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