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Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Boeing · El Segundo, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$91k–$123k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in El Segundo, CA. Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical/electronic assemblies, printed circuit board (PCB) production post SMT and electronic box builds.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, FMEA, Control plans
Base pay
$91k–$123k
Day to day
relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $115k–$165k. This one lists $91k–$123k.

Median of the low and high ends of 61 live postings that list pay, out of 130 reliability engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 129 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
About 24% below similar roles

Typical $115k–$165k, from 60 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 71%
  • ✓ FMEA 43%
  • New product launch 42%
  • Automation 32%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
  • SPC 20%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Painting / coating, Capacity planning, SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical/electronic assemblies, printed circuit board (PCB) production post SMT and electronic box builds
  • ◆Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation: process flows, work instructions, assembly guides, routings, tooling specifications, and process control plans
  • ◆Support process validations, first-article inspections, failure investigations, root-cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts
  • ◆Interface with design engineering, quality, procurement, test engineering, and production teams to resolve manufacturability and producibility issues
  • ◆Define and specify manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures, and test equipment; support procurement and supplier integration
  • ◆Support production ramps, capacity planning, and troubleshooting on the shop floor to ensure schedule and quality targets are met
  • ◆Implement and sustain Lean and Six Sigma practices to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality
  • ◆Ensure compliance with Boeing manufacturing standards, industry standards, and applicable regulatory

requirements

  • ✓Mentor and train production personnel on processes, work instructions, and best practices

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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

  • ✓2+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience with electrical/electronic assemblies and PCBs
  • ✓Experience with process documentation, DWG/PDF work instructions, process flow development, and production support
  • ✓Experience with soldering, component bonding, board coating, lead forming, harness assembly, and electronic box build methodologies
  • ✓Demonstrate problem-solving skills using root-cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, etc)
  • ✓Proficient with CAD/ECAD basics (CREO, SolidWorks, or similar), manufacturing data systems (MES/PLM), and Microsoft Office tools

(Desired Skills/Experience)

  • ✓Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
  • ✓Familiarity with electronic test methodologies
  • ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across functions
  • ✓Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), MIL-STD, and DFx/ DFMA for electronics
  • ✓Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or Manufacturing Engineering certifications
  • ✓Experience with test fixture design, automated test equipment (ATE), and environmental/EMC test support
  • ✓Prior experience with supplier development and qualification programs

Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Company

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2) specializing in Electrical manufacturing to support production activities in El Segundo, CA.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, doing work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Position

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.

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 U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Top 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)

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