The Boeing Company
aerospace
LeadDesignEngineerMechanicalFlightControls
“Lead Design Engineer - Mechanical Flight Controls at The Boeing Company. Skills: Mechanical Flight Controls Design, Aerospace Engineering, CATIA V5, ENOVIA, DELMIA, Commercial Aircraft Programs. Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects.. Supports to BCA Production, BGS Modifications, BGS Boeing Converted Freighter program and Engineering changes for OoP aircraft.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring that our aircraft meet the highest safety standards.; Works to ensure world-class Mechanical Systems
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues; Provides design solutions to the Service Engineering team for BCS and other fleet issues with design solutions.; Formulates path forward with findings
Willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally., Must meet U. S. export control compliance requirements., Must be a “U. S. Person” as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120.62., 100% onsite work required., This position is not contingent upon program award.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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., 14+ years of experience in related engineering roles (Mechanical Flight Controls within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs)., 5+ years of experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA., 5+ years of experience with commercial aircraft program., Must meet U. S. export control compliance requirements., Must be a “U. S. Person” as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120.62.
Nice to Have
20+ years of experience in Mechanical Flight Controls or related engineering roles within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs with credentials to recognize candidate as a SME and industry expert., Current Organization Designation Authorization Engineering Unit Member (ODA E-UM), Boeing Designated Expert (BDE), or designation by the FAA as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER)., Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field., Experience reviewing/approving Service Bulletins., Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience.
What You'll Do.
Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects., Supports to BCA Production, BGS Modifications, BGS Boeing Converted Freighter program and Engineering changes for OoP aircraft., Supports BGS Spares (ELRs, SDTs and Interchangeabilities)., Provides design solutions to the Service Engineering team for BCS and other fleet issues with design solutions., Performs new detail design, as well as participate in troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues., Support the development and documentation of Airplane components such as / gearboxes, cable system components, pilot controls (i.
column, wheel, rudder pedals, switches, etc.
), torque tubes, linkages, ball-screws, various sensor types, etc., Works to ensure world-class Mechanical Systems by collaborating with other organizations., Requirements definition, conducting various types of analysis, use of CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA, and math modeling with tools such as Simulink and EASY5., Conducts or participates in design reviews as a SMEs, formulates path forward with findings and prepares technical presentations for executive review boards of potential safety items, Engages in supplier coordination, define verification methods such as component, system-level and airplane-level testing, and participate in that testing., Participates in activities related to certification of Boeing products with regulatory agencies.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office; Collaborating with other organizations such as Aerodynamics Performance and Stability & Control, Structures, Flight Deck Crew Operations, Pilots, Electrical Systems, Systems Stress, Customer Services & Airline Customers, Factory and Flight Line Operations, Supplier Management, Airplane Safety and many others.; Collaborative skills to deal with multiple team functions
Communication Scope
Good verbal and written communication skills; Experience presenting to senior leadership; Prepares technical presentations for executive review boards
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