Description
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Mid-Level Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer to join our Propulsion 787 Program Engineering team in North Charleston, SC.
The Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer will have significant involvement in both engineering design/integration and hands-on factory and delivery support activities for 787 aircraft coming through the Charleston final assembly and delivery centers.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead integration of propulsion/fuels changes with other airplane systems and develop design solutions to support product improvements.
- Maintain Boeing design oversight for supplier-provided fuel system components and review/approve supplier drawings, engineering change proposals, and configuration updates.
- Engage suppliers to define, plan, and execute qualification testing and to manage supplier-initiated design modifications.
- Manage Boeing Specification Control Document (SCD) requirements, including revisions and new SCD development as needed.
- Provide on-site factory and delivery support in North Charleston, troubleshooting fuel system issues on the production line, supporting production holds, pre-delivery inspections, and delivery acceptance activities.
- Investigate and resolve fleet, production, and supplier issues (Service Requests, Notices of Escape, Non-Conformances, Engineering Liaison Requests, Change Notices, etc.) to maintain production flow and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate, develop, and publish test plans, procedures, and reports; perform analysis using test, certification, and production data to support timely dispositions.
- Support safety, compliance, and airworthiness investigations and create/update system safety analyses and airworthiness limitations for the 787.
- Coordinate across internal partners (EME, RM&T, ASE, Structures/Stress, Flight Test, Service Engineering, Production, Ground Ops, Regulatory Administration, etc.) to meet project goals and aircraft delivery milestones.
- Communicate project status, risks, issues, and opportunities to Propulsion and Program leadership and represent Boeing professionally with suppliers, delivery teams, and external partners.
- Able to work under general supervision and self-direct work based on needs of customers, product, and stakeholders.
- Strong technical skills and demonstrated ability to understand complex problems.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 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
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 3+ years of experience in Propulsion Engineering
- Knowledge of airplane safety and certification is preferred
- Knowledge of airplane fuels systems and architecture
- Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects
- Experience working COSP process is preferred
- Strong project and time management skills; Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in support of key milestones and aircraft delivery schedules
- Excellent communication skills; Ability to clearly communicate complex scenarios with internal and external Leaders and technical SMEs
- Familiar with ENOVIA, CSDT, REDARS, ETAC, IVX, IVT, CATIA (PDM a plus)
- Familiar with establishing RCCAs / BPSMs / fault trees / cause maps
- Able to represent the company professionally in demanding environments
- Able to work effectively with the entire value stream to accomplish desired results
- Able to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Able to independently develop innovative solutions that meet business targets
- Involvement with SCD Qualification Programs and Equipment Management is desired but not required
- Understanding of large transport category aircraft certification process is preferred
- Familiarity with CFR 25.981 and/or 25.1309 is preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- 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