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Associate or Mid-Level Pressurized Doors Structures Design Engineer

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2025468971 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 12, 2025
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Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an early to mid-career Structures Design Engineer to support the 787 program in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Position Overview:
The Structures Design Engineer for Pressurized Doors will collaborate closely with the Doors Design Center and multiple cross-functional teams to support sustaining engineering efforts for 787 pressurized doors, including passenger, cargo, and hatch doors. This role involves supporting product design changes, coordinating with door suppliers and partners to meet build rates and aircraft delivery schedules, and working with the Design Center to develop design solutions addressing factory and fleet issues. This engineer will also support manufacturing and delivery centers with door installation and rigging checks, and investigate in-service product issues to recommend improvements. This team member will become the on-site expert for door rigging, door mechanism function and certification requirements and partner for the door design center.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Design Center team in Everett, WA, to investigate in-service issues and coordinate design changes addressing manufacturing and fleet concerns. (Occasional Travel to Everett, WA is required)

  • Develop, maintain, and modify structural and component designs using 3D CAD tools and other design methods to provide product definition throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Integrate analytical and test data to validate and verify that systems and components meet requirements and specifications.

  • Develop new design processes and tools to enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of engineering efforts.

  • Research emerging technologies to conceptualize future product designs that meet projected requirements.

  • Coordinate with other engineering groups to support doors engineering work packages.

  • Support door installation and rigging activities at the Charleston factory and/or flight line.  Role will require minimum of six months in a factory rotation as a mechanic performing rigging processes.  Candidate will need to successfully complete certifications.

  • Initiate and manage supplier improvement activities aligned with program business unit goals, including supplier development, testing, and production coordination.

  • Communicate effectively across functions and suppliers to manage risks, issues, and opportunities.

  • Lead special projects focused on continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Exercise independent judgment on routine problems and situations, with a general understanding of company policies and procedures.

  • Work under general direction.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial aircraft engineering.

  • At least 2 years’ experience in structural design or related aerospace engineering roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in structural design of airframe structures and/or mechanical systems.

  • Familiarity with aircraft pressurized doors, wing moving edges, or mechanical systems is a plus.

  • Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

  • Willingness to expand technical expertise beyond current experience.

  • Experience with CATIA V5 is advantageous.

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.  

Associate: 75,650-102,350

Mid-Level: 90,100-121,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 19, 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

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.

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