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MQ-25 Product Review Engineer (Liaison Engineering)

Boeing · Mascoutah, IL

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to disposition a non-conforming part on the production floor. What was the defect, and how did you decide between use-as-is, repair, or scrap?

whether the candidate has real hands-on MRB disposition experience and understands the engineering trade-offs behind each disposition path

Tell me about a non-conformance you worked where the standard process didn't quite cover the issue and you had to improvise a technical solution.

ability to exercise engineering judgment outside routine procedures, which is core to the liaison role

Tell me about a disagreement you had with a quality inspector or supplier over whether a part met design intent. How did you resolve it?

cross-functional conflict resolution skills and whether they can hold a technical line without damaging working relationships

Tell me about a time you had to write technical correspondence to a customer explaining a problem and the fix. How did you make sure it was both accurate and understandable to someone who isn't an engineer?

communication skill for translating technical findings to defense customers, a named responsibility

Describe your experience, if any, supporting an accident investigation or a disabled product repair team. What was your specific role?

exposure to high-stakes, ambiguous field situations that this job explicitly includes

Technical

How do you go about doing a simple static strength analysis for an interim structural repair, and what factors tell you the repair is sufficient to keep the aircraft flying safely until a permanent fix is done?

actual technical competence in interim repair design and stress analysis fundamentals

Describe a situation where you had to jack or shore a structure to prevent collateral damage during a repair. What safety checks did you put in place first?

practical field safety knowledge around structural repair operations, not just theory

What's your experience working within Material Review Boards, and what's the hardest disposition you've had to defend to the board?

depth of actual MRB experience versus surface familiarity, a stated requirement of the posting

Have you worked with tools like Team Center, NX, or an MES system for tracking non-conformances? Walk me through how you'd document a disposition from discovery to closeout.

familiarity with Boeing's actual toolchain and whether documentation habits are rigorous enough for defense audit requirements

When you're looking at fleet or field data to catch a recurring problem before it becomes a bigger issue, what patterns or signals do you look for first?

whether the candidate thinks proactively about trend analysis rather than only reacting to individual non-conformances

Situational

Say a technician finds a fastener hole out of tolerance on a structural component and the line is waiting on your call. How do you approach the root cause analysis before writing the disposition?

structured problem-solving process under production time pressure, not just a gut call

If a supplier keeps sending parts with the same recurring defect, how would you dig into whether it's a design issue, a process issue, or a supplier workmanship issue?

analytical rigor in separating root causes across the supply chain, and whether they think beyond the immediate fix

This role starts with training in St. Louis before relocating to Pax River to support a defense program. How do you handle being the new engineer embedded with an existing production and quality team you don't know yet?

adaptability and ability to build credibility quickly in an unfamiliar build environment

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MQ-25 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 operations at Patuxent River , MD . This role will begin at MAA for training and offer the opportunity to contribute in a highly collaborative environment where your engineering expertise directly supports production, product integrity, safety, and mission readiness. * Selected candidate will start in St. Louis on Temporary Assignment and then transfer to Pax River, MD.   This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer who thrives in a dynamic build environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to help deliver high-quality products that support our customers and national defense. 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. Key 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. 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. 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 with 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 - $150,650 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 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. 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