Mid-Level or Senior Technical Design - 787 Wing & Empennage LCPT

Boeing Careers; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in North Charleston, SC seeks a Mid-Level (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) Structures Technical Designer for Wing Box & Wing Tip, Wing Center Section & Side of Body, or Wing Edges & Empennage. Develops and maintains engineering product definitions and prepares layouts for multiple wing structures on 1st shift.

The role involves RCCA investigations, design reviews, and collaboration across internal and external partners using CATIA and Model Based Definition.

Qualifications

• AS in Engineering with 5+ years in the engineering industry or HS diploma with 7+ years of experience.
• 5+ years developing and maintaining engineering product definition.
• 3+ years of experience using CAD tools.
• Experience with RCCA investigations and data collection.
• Experience with technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains engineering product definition.
• Prepares design layouts and modifies existing designs.
• Develops statements of work, including design requirements, cost and schedule estimates.
• Coordinates and develops work transfer packages.
• Contributes to integration of product definition across partners to deliver a functional end-product.
• Investigates and resolves moderately-complex manufacturing or engineering issues.
• Verifies accuracy of engineering data produced by others.

Skills

RCCA investigations

Technical writing

Engineering product definition

CAD tools usage

Education

Associate of Science in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace or Materials)

High School Diploma

Tools

CATIA

Model Based Definition (MBD)

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.

787 Airframe in Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring for a Mid-Level (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) Structures Technical Designer for our Wing Box & Wing Tip, Wing Center Section & Side of Body, or Wing Edges & Empennage teams to work at our North Charleston, SC location. At Boeing, our engineers share a passion to redefine what’s possible. To turn dreams into reality. To bring cutting edge technology to market. If you are seeking a dynamic, innovative environment, this opportunity is for you! This is a great opportunity to work in the Commercial Airplanes South Carolina Design Center, as a Structures Technical Designer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains engineering product definition.
• Prepares design layouts and modifies existing designs.
• Develops engineering product definition.
• Develops statements of work, including design requirements, cost and schedule estimates.
• Coordinates and develops work transfer packages.
• Contributes to the integration of product definition across internal and external business partners to provide a functional end-product.
• Investigates and resolves moderately-complex manufacturing process, or engineering related issues.
• Verifies accuracy of engineering data produced by others.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Associates of Science in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences) with 5+ years of experience in the engineering industry OR High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience in the engineering industry
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining engineering product definition
• 3+ years of experience using CAD Tools
• Experience performing investigations and data collection in support of root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities
• Experience with technical writing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 9+ years of experience in the engineering industry with an Associates in Science as described in the Basic Qualifications OR 11+ years of experience in the engineering industry with a High School Diploma
• Lead experience in developing and maintaining engineering product definition.
• Lead experience with design layout development.
• Lead experience performing engineering product definition reviews.
• Expertise using CATIA and Model Based Definition (MBD) for primary structure design.

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 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.

Mid-Level: 68,850-93,150

Experienced: 81,600-110,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 27, 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

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.