Lead Interiors Payloads Support Engineer

Boeing Careers; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Lead Interiors Payloads Support Engineer (Level 5) to provide Materials & Processes engineering support to the 787 Program and Interiors Responsibility Center. The role demands leadership, attention to detail, and collaboration with design, production and supplier teams.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering and 10+ years in engineering/manufacturing with experience in composites, metals, finishes or fasteners; travel up to 10-15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years leading engineering/manufacturing teams.
• 10+ years experience in materials and processes for aerospace.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead others, establish work statements, define strategies.
• Support design engineering in material and process definition and selection for interiors.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate complex analyses to determine performance or failure reasons.
• Ensure safety, quality, and Lean principles are applied.
• Represent Boeing on technical committees and drive supplier qualification.
• Lead integration of emerging materials and processes.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Materials & processes knowledge

Interiors systems experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

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 a Lead Interiors Payloads Support Engineer (Level 5) to provide M&P engineering support to the 787 Program and Interiors Responsibility Center in South Carolina (IRCSC), located in North Charleston/Ladson, South Carolina.

This role requires knowledge of Interiors materials and processes used in aerospace. These technologies include: composites, thermoplastics, thermosets, metals, fasteners, adhesives, sealants, organic and inorganic finishes, and corrosion principles. Candidates with engineering leadership experience in composites, finishes, metals, or fasteners are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead others, establish work statement, define strategies and provide consultation with peers


• Support design engineering in material and process definition and selection of our Interiors components and flight deck structures


• Review drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with material and process requirements and objectives


• Understand engineering requirements and specifications to support material and process design consultation, production support, and fleet support


• Communicate with technical and non-technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables


• Develop tests to qualify new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements


• Perform activities to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements. Integrate new materials and processes as appropriate


• Conduct and coordinate complex analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes


• Implement corrective and preventive actions


• Leads projects to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements


• Incorporate environmental health and safety, Lean and Quality principles into materials and processes, research, design and qualification, and procedures


• Represents the Company on technical committees to develop and revise industry standards


• Leads evaluation & integration of emerging technologies


• Possess and encourage others to have a mindset of Safety and First Pass Quality


• Influence others to exhibit Boeing Values and Behaviors

This position may require up to 10-15% travel.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry


• 5+ years of experience leading an engineering team


• 5+ years of experience with composites, metals, finishes, or fasteners


• 10+ years of experience supporting the production system


• 10+ years experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment


• 10+ years experience interpreting engineering drawings and/or specifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience with safety and quality processes


• 10+ years of experience in materials and processes engineering


• Aerospace engineering experience

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: $164,900 - $223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 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.