SLS Manufacturing Engineer; Build Strategy Lead

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a SLS Manufacturing Engineer (Build Strategy Lead) (Level 4 or
5) for the Exploration Upper Stage to join the Space Launch System (SLS) team in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The selected Build Strategy Lead will be the primary point of contact for day to day collaboration with the IPT (Integrated Production Team) leadership team, reporting to the Production Engineering Leadership Team.

As a part of Boeing’s Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) organization, the SLS Production Engineering team is focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions on the Space Launch System (SLS) program. With team members in New Orleans, LA, Huntsville, AL, and Kennedy Space Center, FL, we are connected to NASA’s missions, delivering both astronauts and cargo to low‑earth orbit, the lunar surface, and beyond.

For an exceptional candidate, this role provides the opportunity to shape the future of space launch, through leading the Build Strategy and Architecture for the program elements.

• Leads Significant Build Strategy changes across the Program elements as a result of constraints, changes in business strategy, design changes, and other Program‑directed changes

• Creates, supports and evaluates trade studies for multiple, flexible, build options

• Collaborates with volume Integrators and Manufacturing and Industrial engineers on daily constraint‑driven build plan changes, and overall improvements to future build architecture

• Identifies, drives and guides implementation of innovations and enterprise best practices into the build

• Ensures compliance with safety standards and promotes first‑pass quality in build plan decisions

• Assess and validates Risk Mitigation & Opportunity Capture for implementation into the overall long range build strategy

• Supported by the Manufacturing Engineering and Integrated Product Teams

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

• 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

• 8+ years of experience in engineering design or manufacturing engineering

• 2+ years of experience working with NASA programs

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with the Space Launch System (SLS) Program

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This is a NASA safety‑sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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.

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…