Reliability Engineer Jobs in Charleston, SC (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring for a Reliability Technician to join the 787 Production Engineering team located in North Charleston, SC.

Reliability Engineering ensures that manufacturing teammates have optimal access and knowledge of how to operate safe and functionally reliable assets. This position within Production Engineering provides a huge, direct impact towards delivery of 787 Dreamliners by taking the initiative through hands-on immersion into the production areas, proactively analyzing production asset downtime data trends, executing asset upgrade projects, and applying reliability engineering practices to ensure that new designs are validated and built reliably into production from the start. Building trust through collaboration with manufacturing and maintenance teammates is crucial for engineers to be successful in this role. Persistent troubleshooting and root cause determination is critical to minimize disruption to the production system during unplanned, emergent production asset downtime events. The Reliability Engineering organization collectively needs a diverse technical skillset and is comprised of mechanical, structural, electrical and controls team members. If this vision and mission responsibility resonates with you, apply and join our Boeing South Carolina Reliability Engineering team today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Investigates, creates and reviews equipment and tooling concepts, designs and datasets, and organizes, manages and maintains drawings of record and applies configuration management tools.

• Participates in product design reviews and researches the application of robotics, automation and new technology to support the build plan and establish technical requirements for producibility.

• Develops statements of work with validated specifications, requirements, and functions and prepares design or fabrication off load packages.

• Develops, documents and maintains equipment and tooling inspection, maintenance and spares requirements and trains personnel as needed.

• Researches designs to create and revise usage instructions. Provides technical support for engineering changes and discrepancies by investigating problems and analyzing data to identify solutions.

• Conducts studies to determine current condition and make recommendation for disposition of the equipment and tooling.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 3 or more years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Willing to work variable shifts (excluding 1st Shift)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Mid-Level (Level 3) 5 or more years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Senior (Level 4) 8 or more years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling software programs

• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Experience in equipment maintenance

• Experience in project management

• Proficient in Root Cause Analysis or similar troubleshooting technique

• Experience in Data analytics

• Knowledge of configuration management systems and documentation practices

• Knowledge of reliability practices such as condition-based maintenance, vibration analysis, thermography, machine alignment

• Knowledge of industrial PLC and HMIs in automatic equipment, such as programming and ladder logic

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 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 & Benefits:

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 several 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 for Associate (Level 2): $56,950 – $77,050

• Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $68,850 – $93,150

• Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $81,600– $110,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person 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 3rd 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.