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MQ-25 2nd Shift Product Review Engineer (Liaison Engineering)

Boeing · Mascoutah, IL · $103,700–$140,300 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to develop a repair or disposition when there was no standard process or existing data to lean on.

What they are checking: comfort with ambiguity and independent engineering reasoning, which the posting flags as central to the role

Tell me about a time your engineering disposition was challenged by production or quality. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: ability to hold a technical position under schedule pressure while staying collaborative

Describe your experience sitting on or supporting a Material Review Board. What was your specific role versus the quality or production reps in the room?

What they are checking: verifying real hands-on MRB experience since it's a stated basic qualification, not just adjacent exposure

Describe a time you looked at fleet or field data and found a trend that led to a design or process change.

What they are checking: whether they go beyond fixing single incidents to closing the loop with broader product improvement

Have you worked with defense customers before, and how did that change the way you documented or communicated your engineering decisions?

What they are checking: familiarity with the formality and traceability defense programs demand compared to commercial work

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a proposed corrective action from another engineer or team. How did you push back and what was the outcome?

What they are checking: ability to advocate for safety and quality without damaging cross-functional working relationships

What would you do

Say a part comes in with damage that wasn't caught until final assembly, and the line is waiting on your call. What's your first move?

What they are checking: how they triage urgency against thoroughness and whether they escalate appropriately instead of guessing

If a supplier's build doesn't meet Boeing standards but the part is already integrated downstream, how do you handle that conversation and the paper trail?

What they are checking: cross-functional communication skill and understanding of compliance documentation under real constraints

You're on second shift with limited access to the design engineers who wrote the original spec. How do you make a sound technical call without them available?

What they are checking: independence and judgment specific to the isolation of working an off-shift with less support

About the work

Walk me through a non-conformance you dispositioned on the factory floor. How did you decide between use-as-is, repair, or scrap?

What they are checking: whether the candidate actually understands MRB disposition logic and can apply engineering judgment under production pressure

How do you approach a simple static strength analysis for an interim structural repair, and what would make you say the repair isn't safe to fly with?

What they are checking: depth of real structural analysis capability versus surface familiarity with the term

What's your process for root-causing a recurring non-conformance instead of just closing out the individual defect?

What they are checking: whether they think in terms of systemic fixes, which the job explicitly wants beyond one-off dispositions

Which of these have you actually used: Team Center, NX, IVT, MES, VisMockup? Walk me through how you used one of them day to day.

What they are checking: honesty check on tool familiarity claimed versus real working knowledge

Tell me about a time you had to jack or shore an aircraft or major structure to prevent collateral damage during a repair. What went into that plan?

What they are checking: real physical shop-floor experience versus theoretical knowledge of the repair environment

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The full job description

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MQ-25 2nd Shift Product Review Engineer (Liaison Engineering) Company: The Boeing Company Join a team where engineering makes an immediate impact. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security team is seeking a Product Review Engineer (Liaison Engineer) to support our 2nd shift operations in the St Louis area on the MQ-25 program . In this role, you’ll be part of a highly collaborative environment where your engineering expertise directly supports production, product integrity, safety, and mission readiness. Position Overview As a Liaison Engineer, you will apply Boeing design principles and engineering judgment to assess, analyze, and resolve product and process issues throughout the product lifecycle. You’ll work cross-functionally with production, quality, suppliers, and engineering teams to investigate non-conformances, develop sound technical dispositions, and help drive timely, effective solutions. You will also help identify opportunities for product and process improvement, support design reviews and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and represent engineering in the build and post-production environment. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for an engineer who is: • A strong problem solver with sound engineering judgment • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment • Able to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams • Detail-oriented, responsive, and committed to safety and quality • Eager to contribute to solutions that support mission success Why Boeing At Boeing, you’ll do more than solve technical problems — you’ll help shape the future of aerospace and defense. You’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, integrity, and excellence, while working on products that matter. Position Responsibilities • Apply knowledge of Boeing design principles to assess and resolve product and process issues throughout the product lifecycle. • Analyze design non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and develop engineering dispositions. • Research and resolve technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be addressed through standard customer or production processes. • Develop interim and final engineering solutions to support safe, effective product operation. • Identify, document, and evaluate reported problems and deviations that may affect design intent, product integrity, or safety. • Communicate findings and recommend corrective actions to support timely resolution. • Develop and implement product and process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency. • Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in design reviews. • Represent the engineering organization in the build and post-production environment. • Ensure compliance with Boeing standards across suppliers and build partners. • Develop customer correspondence and technical communications supporting continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment. • Participate in on-site disabled product repair teams and accident investigation or support activities as needed. • Analyze damage repair and structural modification requirements, including jacking and shoring to prevent collateral damage and maintain a safe work environment. • Design interim structural repairs and conduct simple static strength analysis. • Develop non-destructive test procedures, tools, and standards. • Support Material Review Boards (MRBs) and other technical review forums. • Analyze fleet and field data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for product support improvement. • Assist in the preparation of technical documentation and engineering communications Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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 work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education. • Experience performing Material Review Board (MRB) product review Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience): • Experience working with Defense customers • Experience with any of the following: Team Center, NX, IVT, MES, Gold, Aurora, VisMockup, 3D Printed Parts, Moonshine Shop, Im-Dev Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. 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: $103,700 - $140,300 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Export Control Requirement: 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. 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. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 2 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. 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