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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.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- H-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 roles
- 5 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).
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About the role
Phantom Works Experienced Industrial Engineer
Company:
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Phantom Works team is seeking an Experienced Industrial Engineer located in Berkeley, MO .
Who We Are: At Boeing St. Louis, we are leaders in aerospace innovation, dedicated to shaping the future of flight. Our facility serves as a hub for advanced manufacturing, where we design and produce cutting-edge military products that are vital to national defense. We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. We want you to join our team and enhance our production processes and systems.
Position Overview: As an Industrial Engineer, you will apply industrial engineering concepts and techniques to optimize products, processes, and services in alignment with program requirements. You will develop plant layouts, capacity plans, and workflows while evaluating new technologies for integration into production and service operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, maintain, and optimize production systems by integrating design, supply base, facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• Conduct workflow design and analysis to enhance operational efficiency and improve quality.
• Develop models, databases, and spreadsheets to analyze data, providing summary analysis and metrics for leadership consultation.
• Research, design, and implement processes and tools to enhance schedule performance, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Standardize assembly practices.
• Prepare operations plans, including budgeting, capacity analysis, and production change management to meet technical goals.
• Support execution planning through project management, planning, scheduling, and shop load practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety standards and ergonomic guidelines.
Highlights of Products Built in St. Louis:
• Air Proprietary Programs: Engage in innovative projects that enhance our defense capabilities and contribute to national security.
• F-15EX: The latest variant of the F-15, featuring advanced avionics and weapon systems for superior air dominance.
• T-7A Red Hawk: A next-generation trainer aircraft designed to prepare pilots for modern combat.
• MQ-25 Stingray: The first unmanned aerial refueler for the U.S. Navy, enhancing the capabilities of carrier-based operations.
• F/A-18 Super Hornet: A multi-role fighter aircraft known for its versatility and advanced capabilities.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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.
• 5+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelors Degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.
• Experience working with composites materials and processes
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or similar course of study
• Experience supporting stabilization and improvement efforts in a manufacturing setting
• Experience supporting defense and/or aerospace customers
• Experience working closely with manufacturing assembly line technicians – helping support their efforts
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment proc
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