Lead Engineer – Payloads Design Engineering (Payload Systems Design) – Experienced or Senior

Job Description

At 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. The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking Experience or Senior Lead Design Engineers in North Charleston, South Carolina . and a lot that you don’t: The passenger interior of the airplane, along with the flight and attendant crew rests, cargo compartments, exterior markings/livery, associated systems, and cabin safety are all covered by Payloads. We enable our airline customers to fulfill their mission and represent their brand. The Payloads organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds. This role is for a Lead Design Engineer who will drive technical strategy, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure delivery of safe, certifiable and manufacturable interiors products.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the future of engineering growth in Boeing South Carolina! Be part of the team that connects rigorous technical design to the future of air travel.

Lead Engineer positions are available for the following teams:
Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) Monuments
Emergency Equipment
Lighting

Lead engineering direction and technical strategy for assigned Payloads team across requirements, development, certification, production, and post-production phases.
Provide technical leadership and be the primary technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Manages engineering work statement and execution, demonstrating technical excellence and first pass quality.
Ensure design compliance with applicable regulations (FAA/EASA), Boeing and customer requirements
Drive technical design reviews and lead configuration management activities, change control, and release processes in coordination with product and program teams.
Coordinates with internal and external multi-disciplinary functions to support new design development, meet customer needs, and validate requirements.

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
~5+ years of relevant engineering experience, with demonstrated experience in design, integration, and certification in aerospace or closely related industries.
~ Demonstrated experience working effectively with customers and suppliers
~ Level 4: 9+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.
Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and driving technical programs to delivery
Prior experience in commercial aircraft interiors, cargo systems, or avionics/lighting integration.
Experience in program or project management: schedule development/execution, resource planning, cost estimation, and risk management.
Experience with design for manufacturability/assembly and production readiness activities.
Familiarity with configuration management tools/processes, CAD tools, and systems engineering practices.
Experience in customer-focused teams; Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement certifications desirable.

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.

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 a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Summary pay range Experienced Level 3: $103,700 – $140,300
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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