Dreamlifter Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) has an outstanding opportunity for an Mid- Level or SeniorEngineering Project Manager to support the Dreamlifter Large Cargo Freighter (LCF) in North Charleston, SC.

This multi-faceted position leads the technical integration of complex tooling and aircraft hardware initiatives. They will use their aviation experience to guide the study, design, and validation of highly complex tooling concepts and solutions; airplane hardware and tooling; shipping mechanical equipment (SME); in support of Dreamlifter operations for the 787 Production System.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the development of new tooling design and the modification of existing designs to satisfy customer and production requirements.
• Establish and maintain project timelines/schedules and budget.
• Recruit and oversee resources for project execution and consultation.
• Coordinate project design, development and certification with suppliers and groups throughout the Boeing Enterprise such as Design Engineering, Cargo Stress, Dynamic Loads, Weights Engineering, Structures, BR&T and Reg Admin.
• Coordinate requirements for safety, productivity, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory compliance.
• Lead certification efforts working with Unit Members, Reg Admin and the FAA.
• Collaborate with Procurement to solicit quotes, provide recommendations to make/buy decisions and work to meet schedule, cost and quality targets.
• Coordinates development of engineering product definition with internal/external parties to ensure compliance with applicable standards, requirements and design parameters as well as product functionality.
• Integrates work statement, work scope and work transfer packages with internal and external customers to requirements.
• Oversees, directs and integrates the completion of product definition across internal and external business partners and products to provide a functional end-product.
• Supports gated reviews and plans for production readiness, preventative maintenance and spares, training and knowledge transfer to production and maintenance personnel as well as LCF operator personnel.
• Support selection and fabrication oversight of design solutions.
• Lead, run and incorporate continuous process improvements and optimizations into all engineering tasks.
• Technical support of planning/program directives and feasibility/trade studies
• Implementing Lean+ into the daily schedule integration processes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree in a Technical Field (i.e. engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or similar)
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite
• 5 or more years of experience leading projects or engineering teams
• 5 or more years of demonstrated ability to present to executives and leaders
• Ability to travel up to 20% of work time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Project
• Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills
• Background in tooling, liaison, structures, design or product development engineering
• Experience in the implementation and use of Program Management Best Practices
• Experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA
• ABET accreditation preferred

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 Range Summary:

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Level 3: 107,100-144,900

Level 4: 129,200-174,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 23, 2025

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.