Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) at BOEING summary:

Mechanical Design Engineer at Boeing responsible for developing and maturing mechanical ground support equipment for military aircraft maintenance and operations. Utilizes advanced CAD tools to create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings while applying engineering analysis and material knowledge to ensure product functionality and safety. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, supports design reviews, and mentors junior engineers in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently seeking an Associate or Mid-Level Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) engineering design team in Hazelwood, MO supporting Boeing Phantom Works and Air Dominance Military Programs.

This team is responsible for creating a wide range of products to support military aircraft maintenance activity and ground operations. Basic Ground Support Equipment product examples include aircraft slings, engine installation equipment, landing gear installation equipment, handling dollies, and a variety of subsystems component installation equipment. Additional GSE products include protective covers and remove before flight gear. Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Design is a niche within the aerospace industry that offers mechanical engineers countless opportunities to learn about and work with most aircraft systems without being tied to one specific area. Candidates proficient and interested in mechanical device creation and development should apply.

The candidate selected for this position will mature existing design concepts into deliverable products and have opportunities to develop mechanical products from scratch. The work environment is an office setting, collocated with other mechanical design engineers. Occasional domestic travel to support fabrication, assembly and test of new products may be required.

Position Responsibilities P2

• Utilize NX and Teamcenter to mature existing conceptual mechanical equipment designs of simple to medium complexity into functional products.

• Provide input and recommendations for new 3-D engineering layouts, Develops 3-D models, designs / drawings and 2-D drawing changes for a wide variety of mechanical ground support equipment.

• Make engineering design recommendations based on analysis, loads, material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.

• Support design maturation by selecting and incorporating common mechanical components (fasteners, springs, spring pins, dowel pins, casters, turnbuckles, bushings, screw jacks, etc.) into designs.

• Participate in informal peer design reviews.

• Develop and apply knowledge of materials, material compatibility and corrosion prevention to improve product designs.

• Understand and apply model-based dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to new detail parts and assemblies in support of engineering package release.

• Evaluate supplier hardware non-conformances and material substitutions.

• Work under general supervision with advisement from more experienced engineers.

• Work with strength engineers to incorporate sizing updates (stiffness, deflection, stress, etc.) into cad models.

Position Responsibilities P3

• Lay out and develop new equipment design concepts for undeveloped need areas.

• Utilize NX and Teamcenter to mature existing conceptual mechanical equipment designs of medium to high complexity into functional products.

• Provide input and recommendations for new 3-D engineering layouts, Develops 3-D models, designs / drawings and 2-D drawing changes for a wide variety of mechanical ground support equipment.

• Make engineering design recommendations based on analysis, loads, material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.

• Coordinate GSE attachment schemes and interfaces with other engineering groups (air vehicle and / or subsystems).

• Coordinate sizing and loads with air vehicle team for support equipment-to-air vehicle interfaces.

• Support internal, informal peer reviews and formal design reviews as needed.

• Apply knowledge of materials, material compatibility and corrosion prevention to improve product designs.

• Apply model-based dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to new detail parts and assemblies in support of engineering package release.

• Evaluate supplier hardware non-conformances and material substitutions.

• Supports proposal preparation and new business development efforts.

• Train and coach early career engineers.

• Work independently under minimal direction.

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

• Proficiency in advanced cad modeling software (NX, Catia or Solidworks)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of higher education and/or related work experience. (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

• Experience with mechanism design, mechanical tolerancing and product development.

• Willingness to work outside the office environment supporting and incorporating feedback from machine shops, mechanics and assembly technicians.

• Experience interpreting 2 dimensional engineering drawings.

• Experience in cost efficient prototyping and creating functional proof of concepts.

• Experience handling multiple projects at once.

• Experience with engineering materials and material properties (aluminum, steel, engineering plastics, fabrics, webbing).

• Experience with mechanical ground support equipment (engine dollies, aircraft jacks, cranes, etc.)

• Working knowledge and experience creating engineering definition of detail parts and assemblies requiring machining, welding, and post processing.

• Working knowledge and experience incorporating mechanical hardware into designs (fasteners, bearings, screw jacks, gear boxes, springs, casters, etc.)

• Ability to communicate with others and work on a team.

• Technically minded with a high value placed on attention to detail.

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.

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 for Associate Level (Level 2): $76,500 – $103,500

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $95,200 – $128,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 10, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Keywords:

mechanical design, ground support equipment, CAD modeling, NX software, 3D modeling, GD&T, aerospace engineering, product development, military aircraft, engineering design

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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