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Out of Production Systems Design Engineering Manager

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2026496083 Category Engineering Leadership Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 23, 2026
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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 has an exciting opportunity for an Out of Production Systems Design Engineering Manager to join the team in Seal Beach, California. Come join the Out of Production Systems Design team and provide essential leadership in ensuring the safety, reliability and sustainment of our Out of Production Program. The Out of Production (OoP) Design Engineering Manager leads engineering teams responsible for sustaining, modifying, and supporting aircraft and systems that are no longer in production. This role provides technical leadership, program and resource management, and customer advocacy to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely engineering solutions for legacy products. The K-level manager will partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Fleet Chief's Office, Chief Project Engineer, supply chain, certification, and customers) to prioritize work, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement across OoP program.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Lead and develop a multi-discipline OoP design systems engineering team (avionics, environmental control, mechanical, and/or electrical systems,) to deliver engineering solutions for in-service and retired production platforms.
  • Establish technical strategy and priorities for OoP design activities aligned to program objectives, budget, and customer needs.
  • Manage multiple OoP projects, including Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP), Service Related Problems (SRPs), obsolescence and related design changes.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements; coordinate with certification authorities and Engineering Unit Members (E-UM)s when required.
  • Drive technical reviews, design reviews, root-cause investigations, and failure investigations; mentor staff in structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, ethics, engineering excellence and continuous improvement
  • Hire, develop, evaluate, and coach engineering staff; create succession plans and maintain team competency profiles.

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

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
  • 2+ years leading engineering teams
  • Demonstrated experience leading or managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills; ability to distill complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong program management skills: budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, trade studies, and escalation management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
  • Technical background in Avionics or Environmental Control Systems
  • 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.

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: $151,300 - $204,700


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 07, 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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