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Mechanical and Structural Engineering Manager

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2026504304 Category Engineering - Mechanical & Structural Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 03, 2026
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Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Customer Support organization is seeking a first-line Mechanical and Structural Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead the 737 NG/MAX Fuselage Airframe Service Engineering team based in Seal Beach, CA, providing 24/7 support to Boeing commercial airplane customers.

This position presents a unique opportunity to lead dynamic teams that tackle complex technical challenges in support of safe aircraft operation, repair, and return to service. As an Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with other service engineering and design/specialized engineering teams, field service teams, maintenance teams, Fleet Chief Offices, U.S. and international commercial customers/suppliers, and regulatory agencies. You will demonstrate exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, be comfortable interacting with diverse cultures, and be able to work on variable shifts. This position offers only domestic U.S. relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages engineers performing Structural Design and Analysis of Boeing commercial airplanes.  

  • Leads a team that provides Airplane Customer Support Structural Service Engineering.

  • Primary responsibilities of the team include customer service interface, repair development, structural analysis, structural damage tolerance analysis, project management, operational safety assessment, and FAA certification.

  • Develops and executes projects and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and establishes operational goals.

  • Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers, and spearheads process improvements.

  • Cultivates 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.

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences).

  • 5+ years of related engineering work experience (aircraft production, operations, maintenance, repair, or customer interface).

  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Excellent communication and project management skills, along with the ability to make decisions and deliver results.

  • Committed to proactively identifying solutions to challenges while ensuring adherence to commitments.

  • Experience working on structural activities with Boeing airplanes.

  • Experience of providing customer support services to airlines.

  • Experience with structures design and analysis.

  • Familiarity with FAA transport airplane structural regulations.

  • ABET-accredited engineering course of study.

  • Ability to work variable and/or rotating schedules.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Pay & 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: $147,050 - $198,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 13, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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 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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