2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
Boeing · Mesa, AZ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $85k–$115k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in Mesa, AZ. 2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Experienced).
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Tooling
- Base pay
- $85k–$115k
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Arizona: typical posted base $98k–$138k. This one lists $85k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 28 manufacturing engineer openings in Arizona, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in Arizona.
- Base pay
- About 15% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $98k–$138k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 43%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- ✓ Tooling 36%
- Team leadership 32%
- Root cause 32%
- New product launch 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Boeing in Mesa
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- Manufacturing Engineer (Associate or Experienced) · Manufacturing
Full description from BoeingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Assists in the development and implementation of production and tooling methodologies.
- ◆Participates as a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) in the integration of technical solutions.
- ◆Works with others to develop, identify and implement conceptual designs and maintenance of the program architecture for build.
- ◆Assists in implementing manufacturing plans.
- ◆Resolves technical problems and assists in the implementation of new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts.
- ◆Assists in the implementation of Lean principles and technologies.
- ◆Interfaces with professional associations, suppliers, IPTs and internal customers to develop products, skills, knowledge and experience.
Basic
(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
- ✓2+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
(Desired Skills and Experience)
- ✓(Level 3) 5+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
- ✓Experience supporting stabilization and improvement efforts in a manufacturing setting.
Level 3 (Experienced): $103,700 - $140,300
Language
Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
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Company
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer on 2nd shift to support Air Dominance production engineering in Mesa, AZ .
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 (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
Level 2 (Associate): $85,000 - $115,000
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement
This is not an Export Control position.
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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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)
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