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Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer

Heath, Ohio Job ID JR2026522262 Category Engineering - Production Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 23, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer to join the Test Equipment Engineering team in Heath, OH.

The Senior Equipment & Tool Engineer (Mid-Level) is responsible for analyzing, procuring, and managing spare parts and electronic components for all test stations. This role coordinates cross‑functional engineering efforts and vendor activities to support test station readiness, drives obsolescence mitigation and design updates, and leads customer presentations and approvals through a formal change working group.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Analyze spare parts and electronic component requirements for all test stations; maintain accurate spare parts lists and forecasts
  • Work with internal functions (test engineering, design, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and logistics) to define, prioritize, and obtain required parts
  • Source and manage relationships with outside vendors and distributors for components and assemblies; ensure delivery schedules and quality requirements are met
  • Monitor component lifecycle and lead obsolescence risk assessments; identify alternatives, design changes, or requalification needs to mitigate obsolescence impacts
  • Coordinate design updates and suggestions between engineers for hardware, firmware, and test station software; capture engineering change requests (ECRs) and drive engineering change notices (ECNs)
  • Maintain and update BOMs, CAD/PLM records, and spare parts databases to reflect current configurations and approved changes
  • Prepare and present proposed design changes, obsolescence plans, and spare parts strategies to customers and stakeholders; lead discussions with customer representatives
  • Facilitate customer approvals through the established change working group or configuration control board; document approvals and disposition actions
  • Support test station sustainment activities, troubleshoot part failures, and recommend corrective actions or upgrades
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant quality standards (e.g., AS9100), export control, and procurement procedures
  • Track metrics for spare parts availability, lead times, cost, and obsolescence risk; report status to management and stakeholders
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities to optimize spare parts management, reduce costs, and improve test station uptime

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in test equipment support, spare parts management, procurement coordination, or obsolescence management in an aerospace, defense, or electronics environment
  • Practical knowledge of electronic components, assemblies, and test station hardware
  • Experience with engineering change processes (ECR/ECN), BOM/PLM systems, and ERP/MRP tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Strong vendor management and procurement coordination experience
  • Demonstrated ability to present technical information to customers and lead cross‑functional change approval processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
  • Familiarity with industry standards and practices for obsolescence management
  • Experience with contract/customer-facing change boards or working groups
  • Certifications such as IPC, ASQ, Six Sigma, or relevant procurement/supply chain certifications

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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-$171,350a


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 07, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.

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