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# Structures Design Engineer - Wing & Empennage

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** North Charleston, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,700.0 - $140,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Configuration Management, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/sc/north-charleston/615af618-846d-4648-872a-dc0ff83807e2

## About the Role

Innovation
Coordinating
Cargo Systems
Change Control
Export Control
Cost Estimation
Post-Production
Customer Service
Technical Design
Resource Planning
Project Management
Technical Strategy
Systems Engineering
Supplier Management
Technical Leadership
Production Readiness
Six Sigma Methodology
Collective Bargaining
Configuration Management
System Interface Management
Design For Manufacturability
Continuous Improvement Process
Federal Aviation Administration, * Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)

 * 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, with demonstrated experience in design, integration, and certification in aerospace or closely related industries.
 * Demonstrated experience working effectively with customers and suppliers
 * Experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences., * Level 4: 9+ years of experience in engineering, including design, integration, and/or certification or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience.
 * Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and driving technical programs to delivery
 * Deep working knowledge of FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent.
 * Prior experience in commercial aircraft interiors, cargo systems, or avionics/lighting integration.
 * Experience in program or project management: schedule development/execution, resource planning, cost estimation, and risk management.
 * Experience with design for manufacturability/assembly and production readiness activities.
 * Track record of mentoring engineers and developing technical teams.
 * Familiarity with configuration management tools/processes, CAD tools, and systems engineering practices.
 * Experience in customer-focused teams; strong systems and interface management; supplier management experience
 * Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement certifications desirable.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to step into a lead role shaping interiors and payload deliverables for the 787 program, we encourage you to apply., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, North Charleston, SC*On-Site

Avionics
Mentorship
Innovation
Coordinating
Cargo Systems
Change Control
Export Control
Cost Estimation
Post-Production
Customer Service
Technical Design
Resource Planning
Project Management
Technical Strategy
Systems Engineering
Supplier Management
Technical Leadership
Production Readiness
Six Sigma Methodology
Collective Bargaining
Configuration Management
System Interface Management
Design For Manufacturability
Continuous Improvement Process
Federal Aviation Administration

## Description

* Lead engineering direction and technical strategy for assigned Payloads team across requirements, development, certification, production, and post-production phases.
 * Provide technical leadership and be the primary technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
 * Manages engineering work statement and execution, demonstrating technical excellence and first pass quality.
 * Ensure design compliance with applicable regulations (FAA/EASA), Boeing and customer requirements
 * Drive technical design reviews and lead configuration management activities, change control, and release processes in coordination with product and program teams.
 * Foster culture of continuous improvement, lessons-learned capture, and team capability development.
 * Coordinates with internal and external multi-disciplinary functions to support new design development, meet customer needs, and validate requirements., Innovation
Export Control
Design Analysis
Product Definition
Structural Analysis
Composite Materials
Supplier Development
Computer-Aided Design
Emerging Technologies
Collective Bargaining
Hardware Architecture
Model-Based Definition
Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA)
+0
Senior Structures Design Engineer - Wing & Empennage
Boeing

North Charleston, SC*On-Site

Operations
Mentorship
Innovation
Lamination
Investigation
Export Control
Product Definition
Structural Analysis
Composite Materials
Supplier Development
Computer-Aided Design
Emerging Technologies
Collective Bargaining
Hardware Architecture
Structural Engineering
+0
Lead Engineer - Payloads Design Engineering (Payload Systems Design) - Experienced or Senior
Boeing


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