BGS Additive Manufacturing Technical Lead (Career or Expert Level)

Company: BOEING
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 19, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAt 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.BGS is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technical Lead (Career or Expert Level) to drive innovation in Structural Design and Additive Manufacturing (AM) within the BGS Defense Logistics Services and Rapid Sustainment Engineering (RSE) organizations which support all DLA platforms including commercial derivative and military aircraft programs. This role focuses on implementing advanced manufacturing processes to produce hard-to-source spare parts, reduce lead times, address top fleet degrader parts driving aircraft on ground, mitigate DMS/Obsolescence, and meet customer requirements. The key responsibilities are to serve as a conduit to BGS Program Managers and the Boeing Additive Manufacturing (BAM) organization and be a Subject Matter Expert (BDE/SME) in Structural Design and Additive Manufacturing.Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Career and Expert level for the Additive Manufacturing Technical Lead.This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Hazelwood, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, or El Segundo, CA facility.Position Responsibilities:

• The candidate will collaborate with all programs in the BGS portfolio to enhance manufacturing processes, utilize Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence to gather part requirements and provide solutions for critical spare parts, lead the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, including Reverse Engineering and Investment Castings, to reduce lifecycle costs and lead times.
• This unique role will give the candidate the ability to develop certification standards and design practices for new technologies.
• Establish a BGS Innovation Cell for rapid prototyping and testing of new ideas.
• The candidate will engage with domestic and international customers to build trust and drive revenue through innovative solutions, mentoring and educating BGS technical leaders on advanced manufacturing technologies.
• This candidate will also participate in high-visibility opportunities, technical design reviews, and Qualification Review Boards (QRBs) as a recognized SME. This recognized SME will be the Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) to coach, mentor, guide, share knowledge to other members of the Rapid Sustainment Engineering team.
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of advanced manufacturing within Boeing and contribute to critical defense logistics initiatives.Other Position Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with the Boeing Additive Manufacturing (BAM) organization, including BAM leadership
  • Share AM-related efforts our team is supporting with BGS Business leaders and BGS Chief Engineers, with BAM
  • Follow BPI-6908 (Enterprise AM Qualification Review Board (QRB and PRO-6924 (Chief Program Engineer)
  • Attend, present, and participate in BAM-related meetings (weekly VP check-ins, monthly BPRs, etc.) when requested to do so
  • Traveling to Auburn and/or El Segundo to meet with BAM personnel as necessary
  • Be the team manager's delegate at QRBs when requested
  • Review QDDs (Qualification Description Documents) prior to QRB, as requested
  • Perform TLE RAA such as: coach, mentor, share knowledge with members of RSE teamSecurity Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
    • 5+ years of experience with Advanced Manufacturing and/or Additive Manufacturing
    • Good communication and cross-group collaboration skillsPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
      • 9+ years of experience with Advanced Manufacturing and/or Additive Manufacturing
      • 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
      • Master of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering.Typical Education/Experience:Career (Level 3):
        • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Expert (Level 4):
          • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Relocation:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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 . Shift:This position is for 1st shift.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 several 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 career level: 81,450 - 129,950Summary pay range for expert level: 105,400 - 163,300Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 29, 2025Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Shift This position is for 1st shiftEqual 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.

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