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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.\nAt The Boeing Company, our mission is to connect, protect, and explore our world and beyond.\nPosition Responsibilities\nLead conceptualization, detailed design, qualification, and release of advanced production tooling, jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and automated tooling systems from concept through production sustainment.\nDefine tooling requirements in collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, assembly leads, test, and suppliers; translate requirements into robust specifications, 3D models, drawings, and BOMs.\nPerform and oversee tolerance stack-ups, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) assessments, fit checks, and validation plans; ensure tooling meets producibility and maintainability targets.\nProvide technical leadership for tooling fabrication and installation activities, including supplier selection, vendor oversight, acceptance criteria, installation planning, and turnkey implementation when required.\nLead root cause analysis and corrective action for tooling-related production issues; implement durable solutions and standardize best practices across programs.\nDrive tooling lifecycle management, configuration control, change management, and documentation (process plans, inspection procedures, safety analyses, maintenance procedures).\nIntegrate automated systems, robotic end-effectors, automated fastening, and metrology into tooling where applicable; collaborate with automation and controls engineering to deliver integrated solutions.\nMentor and develop P1/P2 level tooling engineers and technicians; provide engineering direction for cross-functional teams and represent tooling on program-level reviews.\nContribute to cost estimating, risk assessment, schedule development, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) for tooling programs.\nEnsure compliance with Boeing engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):\nBachelor 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\nAdvanced proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g., CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks) and experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings and full tooling documentation packages.\nDeep knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, welding, composites), inspection techniques, and metrology.\nProven experience leading cross-functional teams and working effectively with suppliers, production, quality, and design engineering.\nStrong analytical skills; experience with FEA for fixture analysis, tolerance stack-up software, and tooling validation methods.\nDemonstrated ability to deliver complex tooling projects on schedule and within budget.\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):\nExperience with aerospace metallic and composite production tooling and structural assembly processes.\nFamiliarity with robotic tooling integration, automated fastening systems, and in-process metrology.\nExperience in supplier management for large tooling builds and capability to lead vendor technical reviews and audits.\nCertification or training in Lean, Six Sigma, program management, or project leadership.\nPrior experience in a lead or principal engineer role driving tooling strategy across multiple programs.\nStrategic thinker with strong technical judgment and hands-on problem-solving orientation.\nExcellent verbal and written communication; effective presenting to leadership and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.\nProven mentor and coach for engineering teams; fosters a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.\nResults-driven, accountable, and adaptable in fast-paced, program-driven environments.\nConflict of Interest:\nSuccessful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nThe 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:\nBest in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting\nStudent 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. \nPay & Benefits:\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary pay range: $103,700 - $140,300\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:\nThis 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:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.Visa Sponsorship:\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program\nThis position is not contingent upon program awardShift:\nShift 1 (United States of America)Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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