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Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2025458488 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 12, 2025
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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. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking passionate, engaged, and qualified Mechanical & Structural Engineering first level manager in North Charleston, South Carolina to lead a high-performing Payloads Engineering team providing a variety of technical solutions and complex project oversight in support of existing and future commercial airplane products.

The successful candidate will have strong engineering expertise, ability to guide multi-faceted projects to completion, possess outstanding communication skills, and demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships. Assignment of final responsibility could be in any one of the following Payload organizations: 787Interiors Design Engineering or IRCSC Design Engineering. Final determination will be based on best fit and alignment of experience.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Keep safety and quality at the forefront of all activities.
  • Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Mechanical & Structural Engineering.
  • Leads development of engineering solutions for the Payloads Engineering function in support of current and future commercial airplane products.
  • Provides oversight to complex projects; integrating multiple considerations including: suppliers, interfacing engineering teams, production system needs, regulations, and airline requirements.
  • Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
  • Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports across Global Boeing team
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
  • Manages, develops and motivates employees.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors of Science (or greater) from an accredited course of study in engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in Aerospace Industry
  • Experience with project management methodologies
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from conception to completion

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience leading aerospace design engineering teams and integrating within a global supply base and product value streams
  • Knowledge of Boeing products and processes
  • 3+ years of experience within Boeing Commercial Airplanes
  • Knowledge of aircraft Cabin and Cargo products
  • Experience with commercial aircraft certification processes and regulations
  • Proven ability to lead with the Boeing Values
  • Demonstrated ability in team building, coaching, and employee development to enhance team performance and engagement.
  • Solid technical background with the ability to guide and mentor the team

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

K Level Manager: $130,050 – $175,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 20, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to 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.

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