Structures & Payload Design Engineer (Galley Insert Design) (Associate or Experienced)

Job Description
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The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Structures & Payload Design Engineer (Galley Inserts Design) (Associate or Experienced) to join our Multi-Model Galley Insert Team in Long Beach, CA.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite in Long Beach, CA.
The role of an Galley Insert Engineer is a dynamic position that requires frequent collaboration with a variety of internal and external teams including engineering, supply chain, the galley supplier, factory personnel, multi-disciplined functional teams, interior certification, payloads configuration, customer engineering, airline customers, and others.
This position requires a proactive individual who is able to approach problems systemically, program mange issues with both the big picture and details in mind, clearly communicate technical and non-technical issues, manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks, and consistently communicate/collaborate efficiently with all internal and external stakeholders.
Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design. Develops, maintains and modifies basic structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the product lifecycle. Performs tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Assists with supplier development, test and production activities and coordination with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Supports investigation of emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements. Works under general supervision.
Position Responsibilities:

• Manages program activities and collaborates with all stakeholders in the value stream to meet on time delivery commitment
• Coordinates and manages multiple Galley Inserts qualification programs simultaneously
• Reviews and approve supplier technical data and hardware for compliance with FAA, Customer and Boeing specifications
• Works with technical experts to ensure proper test and certification requirements, and develops designs and analysis processes to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the programs
• Engages with factory personnel to ensure seamless installation and integration of the galley inserts
• Applies engineering principles to investigate technical inquires, deviations, customer specific inquiries, non-conformances, operational and quality issues
• Works under general supervision

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Struct & Payload Design Engr (Galley Inserts Design Engineer).
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification
• 2+ years of experience do you have in Aircraft Interiors Design and Certification
• 2+ years of experience do you have in designing payload structures and/or payload mechanical assemblies

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Airplane Payloads and Interiors
• Working knowledge of FAA and/or EASA transport category aircraft program regulations
• Working knowledge of managing supplier activities
• Working knowledge of CSDT (Customer and Supplier Data Transmittal)
• Working knowledge of ETAC (Engineering Tracking and Control)
• Working knowledge of PDM (Product Data Manager)
• Working knowledge of IVT (Integration Visualization Tool)
• Experience with CATIA V5 (or equivalent 3D CAD design software)
• Working knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally
• Working knowledge of program management/project management
• Working knowledge of working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings review and release process

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 (DFW) 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.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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.
Summary pay range Level 2 (Associate): $96,300 - $117,700
Summary pay range Level 3 (Experience): $117,900 - $144,100
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 23, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.