Associate Computer Aided Design Designer Jobs in Charleston, SC

Job Description

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The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking experienced Technical Designers for a number of different positions in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Payloads organization is responsible for everything you see when you fly; and a lot that you don’t: The Interior of the airplane, along with the Cargo compartments, exterior markings, associated systems, and cabin safety all make up Payloads. We are how our airline customers fulfill their mission and represent their brand.  Our organization is a fast paced, dynamic environment, which pulls from many engineering backgrounds.  The selected candidate will have a statement of work that spans the product lifecycle: supporting customer configuration development, supplier engagement, validating and verifying design requirements, integrating business needs, and supporting the product through the production and certification processes.  Your work will include the need to interface with other members of project engineering, production engineering, program/product teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions. You will be able to combine the expertise and resources of the interiors organization to certify and deliver the best interiors products within the industry.

Be part of the team that connects rigorous technical design to the future of air travel.

The Payloads organization within Boeing Commercial Aircraft 787 Program is seeking experienced Technical Designers for several different positions, including:

• BFE Monuments

• Lighting

• Monuments - Lavatories & Galleys

• Certification

• Configuration

• Production Integration - Process/Tools

• Livery

• Emergency Equipment

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists to develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design

• Assists in the development of new design/analysis processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort

• Develops, maintains and modifies 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

·         Assignment of final responsibility could be in any one of the following Interiors organizations listed above. Final determination will be based on best fit and alignment of experience.

Work Authorization Statement:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the North Charleston, SC location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Associate’s degree + 9yrs; Bachelor’s degree + 7yrs; or 11 yrs related work experience

• 9+ years of related work experience in aerospace

• 3+ years of experience in a technical field

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 6+ years of experience in technical design, including modeling, and technical integration or equivalent combination of additional education and relevant experience

• Experience in aerospace interiors, materials and properties, design criteria and release

• Experience working with technical requirements or technical writing

• Knowledge to utilize and teach computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics). Able to manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare CATIA to measurement data, create stereo lithography files)

• Experience working with Model based design (Catia V5) and systems engineering (Enovia), or Relational design

• Experience training and mentoring other high level designers.

• Deep Knowledge of Boeing design, production, and build processes (e.g., maintenance access solid, dependability cost model, produceability tradeoffs) to effectively influence product design

• Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and critical thinking

• Ability to use a variety of media to clearly convey information and ideas to a variety of audiences

• Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

Pay Range Summary:

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $97,750- $132,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 21, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person not required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.