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Equipment & Tool Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

San Antonio, Texas Job ID JR2025461871 Category Engineering - Production Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 11, 2025 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 Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Associate or Experienced Tooling Engineer to join this dynamic team in support of the Innovation Cell and sitewide Tool Engineering initiatives.

Our team is dedicated to supporting BGS Tool Engineering initiatives by designing, fabricating, and deploying innovative tooling solutions that address complex challenges across various aircraft platforms. The Innovation Cell plays a pivotal role in this mission, focusing on rapid prototyping and concept development to create and invent new methodologies for aircraft construction. This team operates at the intersection of creativity and engineering, leveraging advanced technologies and innovative thinking to develop new tooling methods and processes. By fostering a culture of experimentation and agility, the Innovation Cell aims to quickly address complex challenges, streamline production workflows, and ultimately contribute to the advancement of aerospace technology. Team members are encouraged to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines to bring transformative concepts to life. We aim to enhance production efficiency and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in our tooling processes.


Position Responsibilities

  • Evaluate program and project requirements

  • Develop complex equipment and tooling concepts, and design solutions that align with our production system

  • Compiling and analyzing technical data

  • Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards

  • Conducting training for production and maintenance personnel

  • Involved in validating contractual performance milestones and maintaining configuration control, while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of our tooling processes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

  • Strong knowledge of tooling design, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods.

  • Proficiency in mechanical component and system design, analysis, and integration.

  • Familiarity with quality systems and standards (e.g., BQMS, ISO9001, AS9100).

  • Experience in risk management and technology readiness assessments.

  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

  • Demonstrated commitment to safety awareness and continuous learning.

  • Strong customer focus and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • (Level 3): 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

  • Strong knowledge of tooling design, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods.

  • Proficiency in mechanical component and system design, analysis, and integration.

  • Familiarity with quality systems and standards (e.g., BQMS, ISO9001, AS9100).

  • Experience in risk management and technology readiness assessments.

  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

  • Demonstrated commitment to safety awareness and continuous learning.

  • Strong customer focus and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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. 

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Associate level (Level 2): $76,500 - $103,500

Summary pay range for Experienced level (Level 3): $90,100 - $121,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 19, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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