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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Development Specialist Tooling A to join our Fabrication team in Portland, Oregon.
As a Development Specialist Tooling A, you will be at the forefront of innovation in cutting tool design and development, playing a pivotal role in enhancing manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Your expertise will enable you to collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your technical knowledge to create advanced tooling solutions that meet the dynamic needs of production. You will be instrumental in driving improvements in tool performance and reliability, ensuring that our operations are equipped with the best tools to achieve optimal results. Your contributions will not only support immediate production requirements but also lay the groundwork for future advancements in tooling technology.
You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards and ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and join our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools
• 3+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• 3+ years of experience setting up and operating Manual and CNC Machines
• Experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications
• Ability to read blueprints with the understanding of Dimensioning and Tolerancing

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Preferred

• Develop carbide and high-speed cutting tools, as well as form tools, in conjunction with tool design and research units to meet production requirements.
• Collaborate with Tool Design, Methods Engineering, Manufacturing Shops, and other authorized personnel throughout all phases of assignments.
• Interpret prints, sketches, and verbal information to execute assignments effectively.
• Perform necessary layout work to facilitate the completion of assignments.
• Determine and develop the required hook, rake, angle, shape, and finish of cutting tools.
• Plan the sequence of operations and set up, operate, or observe the operation of various machines to complete assignments.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Lead and guide lower classified employees, providing assistance and support as needed.
• Develop aids and tools to facilitate work assignments and improve efficiency.
• Interface with machine operators and tool engineers to ensure the availability of special cutters and obtain daily work requirements.
• Coordinate with machine operators to develop special cutting tools and recommend appropriate cutter speeds and feeds.
• Evaluate new cutting tools, such as carbide indexable tools and coatings, in collaboration with vendors.
• Use AutoCAD software to design and define special coated tools according to engineering drawings and Boeing specifications.
• Maintain organized files of vendors and suppliers, including contact information and catalogs, and update as necessary.
• Make sketches, prepare orders, and record information pertinent to special cutting tools, ensuring accurate documentation.