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Mid-Level Propulsion Fuels Systems Engineer

Salary

$112,200 - $151,800 per year

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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

Skills

Nice to have

  • Propulsion Engineering
  • airplane safety and certification
  • airplane fuels systems and architecture
  • multi-disciplinary projects
  • COSP process
  • ENOVIA
  • CSDT
  • REDARS
  • ETAC
  • IVX
  • IVT
  • CATIA
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