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Senior Project Engineer (Mods & Conversions)

Long Beach, California Job ID 00000423135 Category Engineering Leadership Post Date Apr. 23, 2024
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 Global Services – Commercial Modifications and Freighter Conversions Team is looking for a motivated Senior Project Engineer to join the Safety, Certification, and Performance (SC&P) team in Long Beach, CA. This is a high visibility and developmental role with leadership and technical assignments that directly support the Modifications and Conversions programs in the areas of airplane safety, certification, and special projects.

Position Responsibilities:

  • This position requires a quick learner who can rapidly understand complex technical concepts across multiple engineering disciplines, a problem solver who can analyze and organize complex technical problems into actionable execution plans, and a leader who can take initiative, build consensus, deliver results, and demonstrate beginning to end accountability
  • Responsible for developing integrated plans, leading project teams, and risk management
  • Safety:
    • Lead the implementation of the Safety Management System in Commercial Modifications and Conversions, including leading Safety Risk Meetings with a senior leaders and executives, managing safety risk escalation, and interfacing with airplane program safety boards and engineers
  • Certification:
    • Lead the execution of Certification Initiatives, including project prioritization, integration, and on-time & quality execution
    • Drive the execution of airworthiness non-compliance and disclosure related activity
  • Act as a delegate for the Safety, Certification & Performance (SC&P) Leader as required
  • Exhibit excellent technical, written and verbal communication skills

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Long Beach, CA.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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
  • 8+ years of engineering experience
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in the Aerospace Industry
  • Experience with airplane certification and working with FAA and EASA regulations
  • Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 2+ years of experience in Project Engineering or Project Management
  • Project Management Certification (i.e. PMP)
  • Experience leading and performing Root Cause Analysis
  • 3+ years of engineering experience in at least one of the following disciplines: Airframe, Flight Sciences, Flight Test, Interiors, Propulsion, Electrical, or Systems
  • Communication skills: Ability to translate complex issues into cohesive, actionable components and communicate at an executive level.
  • Integration skills: Ability to build consensus, negotiate, and empower teams to deliver results where process definition may not yet exist or is unclear.
  • Extras:
  • Experience writing Certification Plans
  • Experience working with Regulatory Administration (RA)
  • Experience working with Safety and Airworthiness (SAW)
  • Experience with system safety and reliability analyses on aircraft systems
  • Experience with the Continued Operation Safety Process (COSP)
  • Experience with Part 25 Airworthiness Notifications of Noncompliance

Typical Education/ Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. 

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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.  

Summary Pay Range: $122,400- $165,600

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 7th, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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