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BCA (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) is looking for a Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Level 4 & Level 5) as Deputy Airplane Leader to join and support the Seats Integration Team (SIT) in Everett or Renton, WA. In this position you will lead cross-functional, teaming activities across
disciplines and product support elements.
Projects range from, but are not limited to the following areas Project Management, Boeing Problem Solving Model, Analytics, Communication/Media, Onboarding, Training and Development, Practice Space, Safety Management System, and Knowledge Management.
This position requires integration across the engineering disciplines as well as significant integration with Seat suppliers, Airlines, Regulatory agencies, BGS, and BCA.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team early in its lifecycle and set the course.
Position Responsibilities:
Performs project engineering for a variety seat projects and supplier actions, act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the organization in the areas of seat design, certification, and installation.
Communicates project status to various Boeing teams (ie. program executive leadership, program Project Integration Managers (PIMs), Supply Chain leadership, factory, and flight line operations) and seat suppliers and airline customers.
Provides Engineering leadership to a Seats Integration team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal payloads, wire design, wire installation, seats electrical, stress, certification, flammability, and software and external resources which may include seat suppliers & sub-suppliers, regulatory agencies, and our airline customers.
Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules
Leads project execution to complete engineering work statement.
Identifies and reports project technical performance metrics to seats leadership, engineering leadership, and program leadership. Works with executives to implement improvements.
Performs technical Integration of multiple engineering disciplines on highly complex projects.
Plans, identifies, and coordinates engineering resources required over the life of the project or program.
Identifies program level seat risk and works with the program to implement risk mitigation strategies.
Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
Provides integration leadership for the implementation and execution of seat projects.
Provides seat program status and guidance to Boeing Executives, Supplier Leadership and airline customers.
Works under consultative direction.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/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
9+ years of experience working with or equivalent industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
14+ years of experience working with or equivalent industry experience
Knowledge of payloads engineering releases and configuration management processes.
Ability to travel (10-20 percent) International and Domestic
Experience in implementing and sustaining project management best practices.
Possess strong attention to detail and effective collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal, within the team and externally.
Experience in Certification Plan Authoring.
Experience in CATIA, ENOVIA, IVT, DCCS, and REDARS.
Experience with FAA Title 14 Part 25 and EASA equivalent.
Experience in reviewing technical documents
FAA DER Interior Arrangements
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
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 are met as outlined in our policies.
Shift Work Statement:
This position is 1st shift
Union:
This is a union represented position
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range for Senior (level 4 ): $120,700 - $163,300
Summary pay range for Senior (level 5): $143,650 - $194,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 2025
Export Control Requirements: If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person“ (as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person not required
Education
Bachelors 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
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
