Experienced or Senior Composites Engineer

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking an Experienced or Senior Composites Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join the 787 Wing & Empennage Engineering Support Team in North Charleston, South Carolina. This 100% onsite role focuses on materials and processes for aerospace composites, with responsibilities spanning design reviews, qualification, and supplier collaboration.

The candidate will apply safety and quality principles, manage test programs, and work within a high-impact engineering team supporting the 787 program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field; 5+ years in engineering/manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• 2+ years of experience with composites and/or composite manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design review.
• Material and part qualification internal to Boeing and at suppliers.
• Provide engineering support to the production system.
• Promote safety and First Pass Quality.
• Influence others to uphold Boeing Values and Behaviors.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Engineering drawings

Materials & processes

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety & quality

Aerospace composites

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

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.

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 Materials & Processes (BCA M&P) is seeking an Experienced or Senior Composites Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join our 787 Wing & Empennage Engineering Support Team in North Charleston, South Carolina.

At Boeing South Carolina, we are shaping the future of aerospace. As the exclusive site of the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner, our teams deliver one of the most advanced commercial airplanes in the world — connecting people, economies, and possibilities across the globe. We are accelerating production, expanding our capabilities, and building our engineering team to carry the 787 program into its next chapter. This is your opportunity to be part of a high-impact Engineering Support team that enables our 787 Airplane Program.

As an M&P engineer, you will define engineering requirements to develop, select, or recommend parts, materials, processes, manufacturing technologies, machinery, tools, and automation systems used in product design and manufacturing in accordance with contractual and regulatory obligations. Additionally, you will qualify new materials, parts and processes to meet requirements and manage test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements. You will conduct analysis to characterize performance or determine reasons for failure of tools, materials, parts or processes to drive subsequent corrective or preventative actions. M&P engineers are responsible for using project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements while incorporating environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering design review
• Material and part qualification internal to Boeing and at suppliers
• Provide engineering support to the production system
• Possess and encourage others to have a mindset of Safety and First Pass Quality
• Influence others to exhibit Boeing Values and Behaviors

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in North Charleston, South Carolina.

This position may require up to 20 - 25% travel, domestically or internationally.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 5+ years of experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• 2+ years of experience working with composites and/or composite manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 9 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience with composite part and/or material qualification5+ years of experience in a materials and processes engineering environment
• Experience with aerospace composites technology
• Experience with large scale composite manufacturing processes
• Experience working with suppliers associated with an engineering production system
• Problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience with safety and quality processes

Conflict of Interest:

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

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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 & 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 for Experienced (Level 3): $112,200 – $151,800

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $136,850 – $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 11, 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.