Lead Design Engineer - Mechanical Flight Controls

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Seal Beach, CA

Lead Design Engineer for Mechanical Flight Controls at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, focusing on out-of-production aircraft. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and compliance with FAA regulations, supporting ongoing programs, providing design solutions for in-service issues, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Requires experience with design principles, aircraft performance, regulatory requirements, and CAD systems like CATIA.

What you'd actually do

  1. Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects.
  2. Supports to BCA Production, BGS Modifications, BGS Boeing Converted Freighter program and Engineering changes for OoP aircraft.
  3. Supports BGS Spares (ELRs, SDTs and Interchangeabilities).
  4. Provides design solutions to the Service Engineering team for BCS and other fleet issues with design solutions.
  5. Performs new detail design, as well as participate in troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues. Support the development and documentation of Airplane components such as / gearboxes, cable system components, pilot controls (i.e. column, wheel, rudder pedals, switches, etc.), torque tubes, linkages, ball-screws, various sensor types, etc.,

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
  • 14+ years of experience in related engineering roles (Mechanical Flight Controls within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs).
  • 5+ years of experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA.
  • 5+ years of experience with commercial aircraft program.

Nice to have

  • 20+ years of experience in Mechanical Flight Controls or related engineering roles within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs with credentials to recognize candidate as a SME and industry expert.
  • Current Organization Designation Authorization Engineering Unit Member (ODA E-UM), Boeing Designated Expert (BDE), or designation by the FAA as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER).
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • Strong collaborative skills to deal with multiple team functions.
  • Experience reviewing/approving Service Bulletins.
  • Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience.

What the JD emphasized

  • must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements
  • U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required
  • 14+ years of experience in related engineering roles
  • 5+ years of experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA
  • 5+ years of experience with commercial aircraft program