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

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

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking Experience or Senior Lead Design Engineers in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Payloads organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; 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

• Exterior Markings/Livery

• Galleys

• Integration

• Lavatories

• Lighting

Position Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Foster culture of continuous improvement, lessons-learned capture, and team capability development.

• Coordinates with internal and external multi-disciplinary functions to support new design development, meet customer needs, and validate requirements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

• Experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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

• Deep working knowledge of FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.

• 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.

• Track record of mentoring engineers and developing technical teams.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools/processes, CAD tools, and systems engineering practices.

• Experience in customer-focused teams; strong systems and interface management; supplier management experience

• Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement certifications desirable.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to step into a lead role shaping interiors and payload deliverables for the 787 program, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Pay Range Summary:

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 a number of 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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range Experienced Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300

Summary pay range Senior Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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