Solar Panel/ Array Process Manufacturing Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Position Overview

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. As part of the Boeing Precision Engagement Systems Team in Sylmar, CA, you will join a Manufacturing/Process Engineering group that works on a full range of products—from high‐efficiency solar cell panels for space applications to airborne and ground-based test systems. In this role, you will directly contribute to projects, product development programs, and next-generation improvements in product, process, and tooling design.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production processes and create process documentation to ensure consistent application in production.
• Analyze design/build concepts to evaluate producibility and define manufacturing processes.
• Participate in gated process/product reviews and present PFMECA along with process/training readiness information to internal and external customers.
• Lead manufacturing plans and assist in developing and maintaining manufacturing training requirements.
• Conduct producibility and variation analyses to ensure manufacturing process capability matches requirements.
• Identify leading edge technologies, materials, process improvements, and automation opportunities to enhance ergonomics, safety, cost, and schedule.
• Monitor SPC and process paretos to identify, correct process drift, and implement continuous improvements.
• Resolve technical problems that significantly impact performance, cost, or schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in assembly or mechanical work.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with general array integration, test operations support, or maintaining production procedure documentation.
• Proven background in leading or participating in LEAN events (e.g., AIW, 3P).
• Familiarity with factory automation, machine tool integration, fabrication, or RCCA investigations.
• Knowledge of Database design/development (SQL preferred) and experience as a process trainer.
• Understanding of AS9100, NASA, AIAA, and other Aerospace standards.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and resolving process, test, or software issues.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive base pay with variable compensation opportunities. Summary pay range for Experienced: $105,400 - $142,600; for Senior: $129,200 - $174,800.
• Benefits: Eligible for a variety of programs including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, and life and disability insurance.
• Join a workplace that emphasizes a Drug Free environment, professional growth, and a collaborative, inclusive culture.
• This position is 100% onsite (1st shift) in Sylmar, CA and meets Export Control compliance requirements.