Manufacturing Research & Development Engineer (Associate)

Manufacturing Research & Development Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Materials and Process Technology (M&PT ) is seeking a high performing, collaborative associate Manufacturing Research and Development (MR&D) Engineer to join our team located at the Boeing facility in Berkeley, Missouri. This position reports to the St. Louis MR&D team within the Materials and Process Technology organization. The MR&D group supports Defense and Weapons production and development programs within the St. Louis site, leading advanced manufacturing technology insertion and integration into the production system. Position Responsibilities: Provides support to St. Louis BDS (Boeing Defense, Space and Security) production programs and development projects in the areas of robotics/automation, production equipment, mechatronics, process development, and mechanical drilling/fastening/inspection/assembly technologies. Candidate will support operations across fabrication, paint operations, and assembly operations in support of multiple aircraft and weapons programs. Candidate will work with technical mentoring from a technical lead engineer (TLE); supporting the completion of tasks on projects and developing solutions to technical problems. Works on special assignments with additional support. Applies knowledge of engineering and scientific principles to aircraft design efforts, production operations improvements, development and implementation of a wide range of technologies, and aircraft assembly cost reduction efforts Reviews engineering documents, drawings, and supports design reviews to ensure proper selection and specification of equipment and processes for assembly operations Candidate will draft engineering specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes. Assists with development and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements. Evaluates novel technologies for potential application to business needs Performs assessments on technologies proposed and/or procured for production Works directly with engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to perform manufacturing process improvements and implementation of robotics, automation, and manufacturing technologies to achieve cost reductions Coordinates with supplier management for purchase of production equipment, including high value capital equipment Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements Resolves programmatic and technical problems that would affect cost, schedule, and performance Supports root cause and corrective action reviews by conducting engineering investigations for fabrication and/or assembly issues This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): (please see education and experience for the levels below) Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. 1+ years of industry experience in aerospace or large-scale manufacturing Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience): Automation experience Working with production and other engineering teams Typical Education/Experience: Level 2 Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 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. Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 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 (level 2): $91,800 - $124,200 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Export Control Requirement: This is not an Export Control position. 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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. 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