Senior Tooling Design Analyst

Senior Tooling Design Analyst

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing is seeking a highly experienced Senior Tooling Design Analyst to support the design, development, analysis, release, and sustainment of complex tooling solutions in support of aerospace manufacturing and assembly operations. This position is onsite in Huntsville, Alabama.

This position requires deep technical expertise in tooling design, manufacturing support, supplier coordination, configuration control, and engineering analysis, along with the ability to lead technical solutions that improve safety, producibility, and operational performance.

The selected candidate will serve as a technical contributor and subject matter expert for tooling development activities in support of Boeing operations. This role requires onsite reporting to Boeing Huntsville and will support sites at Michoud Assembly Facility and Kennedy Space Center as needed.

The role supports operations at Michoud Assembly Facility and Kennedy Space Center and may require work in industrial, manufacturing, integration, or test environments. Work may involve time on the production floor, in fabrication areas, and around tooling, support equipment, and production systems. The position may also involve support of specialized manufacturing and test activities, as well as sustainment and upgrade efforts in controlled government environments.

This is an opportunity to contribute to critical tooling development efforts in support of Boeing manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive tooling expertise, aerospace manufacturing experience, and the ability to lead technical execution, support sustainment, and strengthen tooling capability in a dynamic environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, analysis, release, and sustainment of complex tooling, fixtures, jigs, molds, templates, and support equipment

• Support tooling solutions for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, integration, and production operations

• Develop tooling concepts and detailed designs using advanced CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, NX/Unigraphics, or equivalent

• Apply systems engineering methods to derive tooling requirements from product definition, technical specifications, and program objectives

• Evaluate tooling designs for functionality, producibility, safety, cost, schedule, and operational effectiveness

• Create and maintain tooling drawings, models, and documentation under configuration control

• Support engineering change incorporation, release processes, and documentation updates throughout the tooling lifecycle

• Coordinate with stress engineering and use finite element analysis tools to support structural validation and resolve tooling instabilities

• Support fabrication, assembly, installation, test, and acceptance of tooling

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and supplier organizations to resolve technical and production issues

• Participate in design reviews, technical assessments, and fabrication readiness activities

• Support supplier development, technical oversight, and tooling procurement execution

• Investigate and resolve technical issues affecting tooling performance, producibility, and production flow

• Support non-conformance resolution, deviation processing, and corrective action activities

• Lead and support sustaining engineering efforts across multiple concurrent tooling efforts

• Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to less experienced engineers and technical staff

• Contribute to process improvement and lean initiatives that improve tooling effectiveness and lifecycle performance

• Support manufacturing planning, work instruction development, and producibility assessments as needed

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.  

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in tool design, tool construction, and/or tooling value stream

• 10+ years’ experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools

• 10+ years’ experience in structural analysis methods and tools such as Finite Element Analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as WINDCHILL, APDM, TEAMCENTER, GOLD, MESci, SAP, Orbits, Velocity, and PIRS

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling fabrication, assembly, and sustaining engineering practices

• Experience evaluating design requirements against safety, cost, value, functionality, and producibility

• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturing organizations, and cross-functional integrated teams

• Experience with engineering change processes, drawing release, and configuration management systems

• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

• Experience providing technical leadership or mentorship to engineers or technical staff

• Experience supporting aerospace programs or large-scale manufacturing environments

• Experience with TPS tooling, molds, large tooling acquisitions, or production support tooling

• Experience supporting manufacturing planning, work instruction development, and as-built configuration management

• Experience leading sustaining engineering activities across multiple concurrent tooling efforts

• Project management or supplier management experience supporting complex tooling procurements

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologie

Technical Skills

• Tooling and fixture design

• Aerospace manufacturing support

• Systems engineering application

• CAD modeling and drawing release

• Configuration management

• Supplier technical oversight

• Structural analysis and FEA

• Producibility and manufacturability assessment

• Sustaining engineering

• Non-conformance and deviation management

• Technical leadership

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Problem solving and decision making

• Attention to detail

• Lean manufacturing mindset

Typical Education:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation Assistance:

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

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.

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. 

Typical Summary pay range: $111,350 - $150,650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

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

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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