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Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation) (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing · Sylmar, CA

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Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$111k–$151k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
70+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in Sylmar, CA. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

They ask for
70+ years · degree required
Tools it names
SPC, Automation, Tooling
Base pay
$111k–$151k
Day to day
relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $111k–$165k. This one lists $111k–$151k.

Median of the low and high ends of 131 live postings that list pay, out of 359 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 358 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay
In line with similar roles

Typical $109k–$153k, from 115 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (70+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 52%
  • New product launch 50%
  • Root cause 38%
  • ✓ Automation 35%
  • CATIA / NX 28%
  • Machining 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 70+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Relocation help

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Develops and implements production processes and generates/maintains process documentation to ensure correct and consistent process application in production
  • ◆Analyzes design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions
  • ◆Participates in gated process/product reviews and presents PFMECA and process/training readiness information to both internal and external customers
  • ◆Leads and implements manufacturing plans and assists in developing and maintaining manufacturing training

requirements

  • ✓Supports definition of required tooling methodologies to ensure consistent process application
  • ✓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
  • ✓Identifies leading edge technologies, materials or process improvements and targeted automation to improve ergonomics, safety, cost, and schedule
  • ✓Develops and monitors SPC and process paretos to identify and correct process drift and identify and implement continuous improvements to product and process
  • ✓Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule

Basic

(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 of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • ✓3+ years of experience in assembly or mechanical work
  • ✓Must be able to occasionally travel domestically, work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

(Desired Skills/Experience)

  • ✓Senior (Level 4): 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • ✓Experience leading RCCA investigations
  • ✓Experience in hands on troubleshooting & resolving of process and/or test

Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation) (Experienced or Senior)

Company

Spectrolab, Inc.

Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation) (Experienced or Senior) (Level 3 or 4) to join our team in Sylmar, California.

Spectrolab, Inc., a pioneering leader in space solar power for over 70 years, develops the highest-efficiency commercial space solar cells that enable cutting-edge satellite missions. With a legacy of technical excellence and a focus on innovation, Spectrolab is powering the future of space exploration and commercial satellites—at a time when a wave of new companies are creating various, exciting missions. Join Spectrolab to help deliver the solar technologies that make ambitious space missions possible.

Spectrolab’s factory is located in the north side of Los Angeles, offering access to the city’s world-class culture, dining, and entertainment. The Sylmar location provides convenient “reverse commute” options for people living across the San Fernando Valley—from Sherman Oaks to Pasadena—as well as straightforward commutes from Santa Clarita and other northern Los Angeles County areas. Spectrolab offers a break from the famously difficult Los Angeles commutes.

Position

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 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.

Relocation

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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 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)

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