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Mid-level Manufacturing Engineer

Boeing · St Charles, IL

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you resolved a technical problem that was putting cost or schedule at serious risk. What was the root cause and how did you know you'd fixed the real problem, not just the symptom?

root cause analysis discipline and whether fixes stick under pressure

Give me an example where you applied lean principles or Six Sigma to an actual manufacturing process. What was the before and after?

whether lean/Six Sigma claims translate into measurable process improvement

Tell me about a project you managed where you had to balance cost, schedule, and quality all at once. Where did you end up compromising?

real project management judgment, since the role only requires one year of it but leans on it heavily

Describe a time you had to convince a customer or supplier that your design/build definition was the right call when they pushed back.

communication skill and technical credibility under external scrutiny

Tell me about a time you mentored or trained someone on manufacturing engineering processes. What was hardest about getting it to stick?

fit with the mentoring expectation called out for more senior candidates in this role

Technical

Walk me through a manufacturing process plan you developed from scratch, from the initial design concept to release for production.

whether the candidate has real end-to-end experience creating process plans, not just editing existing ones

Tell me about your experience with manufacturing engineering planning systems like MESci or GOLD. What did you actually use them for day to day?

depth of hands-on system experience versus surface familiarity

Describe a producibility or variation analysis you ran where the design didn't match what the shop floor could actually build. What did you find and what changed as a result?

ability to bridge design intent and manufacturing capability with real analytical rigor

How would you evaluate whether a new manufacturing technology or tool is actually ready to deploy on the production floor versus still needs more validation?

understanding of production readiness criteria, called out directly in the responsibilities

Describe your experience working in both assembly and fabrication environments. Which one do you know better, and how did that show up in a specific project?

honest self-assessment of breadth across the two environments the posting names explicitly

Situational

Suppose a work instruction is technically correct but operators keep making the same error on the line. How would you go about fixing it?

practical approach to work instruction improvement, a stated priority for this specific role

You're asked to lead a manufacturing plan that touches electrical, structural, and mechanical disciplines, and each group has a different opinion on sequencing. How do you get everyone aligned?

cross-discipline coordination and leadership without direct authority

If you inherited a legacy process plan that was clearly outdated but still in active use, walk me through how you'd decide whether and how to update it.

judgment about risk, documentation, and change management in a live production environment

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The full job description

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Mid-level Manufacturing Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for Experienced Manufacturing Engineers to join our team in BDS Manufacturing Engineering Capability located in various BDS sites including: Albuquerque, NM, Arlington, VA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX, El Segundo, CA, Houston, TX, Huntington Beach, CA, Huntsville, AL, Kennedy Space Center, FL, Mesa, AZ, New Orleans, LA, Oklahoma City, OK, Palmdale, CA, Ridley Park, PA, San Antonio, TX, St. Charles, IL, and West Hills, CA. This position reports to the BDS Manufacturing Engineering Capability and the selected individuals will have the opportunity to support multiple BDS ME Home Office Functional Initiatives such as Work Instruction Improvement, ME Upskilling, and other Technical Excellence activities impacting ME People, Processes, & Tools. The ideal candidates will have strong balance between technical skills, and strength in communications, presentation, creativity, vision, and work ethic. Position Responsibilities : • Develops and implements production and tooling methodologies. • Develops, identifies and implements conceptual designs and maintains the program architecture for build • Leads and implements manufacturing plans. Conducts producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements • Assists in providing producibility information for inclusion in project plans and helps document producibility best practices • Analyzes design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions • Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule • Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts • Validates and ensures production readiness of solutions to complex problems • Implements lean principles and technologies Additional Position Responsibilities: • Leverage background and experience in Manufacturing Engineering Processes and Tools to improve the ME Function and Deliverables • Apply sound Project Management skills to manage cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables • Document and communicate ME best practices • Conduct complex producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements • Resolve complex technical problems • Deploy company Lean Enterprise analysis methods • Excellent teamwork and written/oral communications skills to effectively collaborate with various engineering disciplines, suppliers and customers • Technical problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis complete with sound engineering based corrective action • Excellent written, verbal, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Ability to travel up to 10% This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future. The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor 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 • 5+ years working in a manufacturing/production environment • Working knowledge of ME processes and procedures including Manufacturing Execution System Computer Aided Process Planning • 3+ years’ experience working with manufacturing engineering planning systems such as MESci and/or GOLD • 1+ years’ experience in project management Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 7+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer • Strong understanding of BDS production program requirements, standards, and specifications • Demonstrated proficiency in developing process plans (2D/3D) and standard operating procedures • Demonstrated mentoring and training experience related to ME processes • Experience in both assembly and fabrication environments including disciplines in electrical, structural, mechanical, systems, functional test • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Typical Education/Experience:  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 5 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. 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 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. Shift: This position is for 1st shift. 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.   Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs. 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.  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. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.   Typical Summary pay range: $79,050 - $150,650 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 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 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. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify • E-Verify (English) • E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement • Right to Work (English) • Right to Work (Spanish)

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