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Senior Manager - Mechanical & Structural Engineering

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2025479714 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 30, 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.

BCA Structures Engineering is currently seeking a Senior 787 Airframe Senior Manager (Level L) to join the team in North Charleston, SC. This position reports to the Director & Chief Engineer of 787 Airframe.

Join BCA Structures Engineering, where innovation meets excellence in aerospace. As a leader in the design and support of the 787 Airframe, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of composite twin aisle airframe high-rate production. We are committed to fostering a dynamic environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

The ideal candidate will excel in engineering technical acumen/excellence while also being an engaging and motivating people leader, including commitment to:

  • Prioritizing the development and career growth of your employees and team

  • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring

  • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking different perspectives, speaking up, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders

  • Ensuring an emotionally safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality and schedule concerns as soon as they are known

Position Responsibilities:

  • Ensures product, technical integration, process compliance and regulatory standards for 787 Airframe.

  • Manages employees and first-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Mechanical & Structural Engineering.

  • Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives. Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical oversight of partners and leads process improvements.

  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

  • Manages, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers.

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.

  • 5+ years of experience in structural engineering

  • 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams

  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from conception to completion.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Proven ability to lead with the Boeing Values

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of innovative solutions in engineering challenges.

  • Demonstrated ability in team building, coaching, and employee development to enhance team performance and engagement.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to all stakeholders.

  • 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 and Benefits:

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: $125,000 - $223,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 06, 2025


Education

Bachelor's 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

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award


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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