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Ensure parts meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nSupport and document composite manufacturing processes including tooling, materials handling, layup/AFP, cure, trimming, and assembly\nDevelop and maintain process travelers, work instructions, and standard operating procedures\nExecute and analyze first article inspections, process capability studies, and production validations\nTroubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions\nCollaborate with design, quality, production, suppliers, and supply chain to ensure successful\nproduct delivery\nSupport process improvement and Lean initiatives to increase yield and reduce cycle time\nParticipate in manufacturing readiness reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, and change control boards\nMaintain safety and environmental compliance in manufacturing areas\nLevel 2: lead small engineering projects, mentor junior engineers, and act as technical lead for assigned products or cells\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/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\n0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or production/technician experience acceptable).\nBasic understanding of composite materials, curing processes, layup, autoclave operations, and tooling.\nExperience reading engineering drawings\nExperience with 3D solid modeling software applications (e.g. NX, Catia, CADD)\nExperience with Microsoft Office suite\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. 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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.\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 is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary pay range Level 1: $71,400 - $96,600\nSummary pay range Level 2: $85,000 - $115,000\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. 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