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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Berkeley, MO
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation)” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $144k–$150k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the Metals Fabrication Production Engineering team located in Berkely, MO. As a Manufacturing Engineer in BDS Metals Fabrication you will support multiple program customers with various build of small parts to larger assemblies. Manufacturing Engineering develops an integrated build plan consisting of work instructions for assembly/fabrication, kitting, tooling, inspection requirements, and other outputs to ensure fabrication meets design, test, and program requirements. The ideal candidate will support cross-functional initiatives that increase throughput, reduce cost, improve quality, and enable production scaling for complex aerospace products. Position Responsibilities: • Review engineering requirements and drawings and provide manufacturability and producibility feedback • Investigate technical problems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement manufacturing process improvements • Participate in the implementation of Lean principles and technologies • Interface with IPTs and internal customers to develop products, skills, knowledge and experience • Ensure production readiness by identifying and mitigating risks, optimizing workflows, and enhancing operational efficiency • Support operations by streamlining processes, improving quality, and ensuring timely delivery of products to our customers • Participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and assembly consideration This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start may be required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • 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. • 5+ years of work-related experience Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering • Experience supporting defense and/or aerospace customers • Experience with 3D model-based instruction • Experience with any of the following: Siemens NX, IVT, CREO, CATIA, Gold, PrimeR, Aurora, VisVSA, DELMIA, • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) • Experience reviewing and approving other engineers’ work (installation plans, tool orders, line stock checks, etc.) Typical Education: Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on candidate eligibility. Referral Bonus: Referral bonus for this role is available 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. At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of th