Structures & Payload Design Engineer

The Boeing Company
Frimley
6 days ago
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Global Services Modifications Team are looking for a multi-skilled Design Engineer – Cabin Interiors to develop, integrate and document interior payload system requirements to establish the system design of large aircraft modifications. To demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, customer requirements and procedures defined in the company’s Design Organization Handbook (DOH).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Interiors Engineering Manager and working with the global engineering services team, across multiple time-zones, in order to identify requirements and their associated solutions for active and upcoming projects.

Develop engineering design solutions with the use of CAD for modifications to aircraft cabin systems such as:

  1. Modification to cabin layout by introducing new LOPA (Layout of Passenger Accommodation) and its associated changes such as Passenger Service Units (PSU), Emergency Equipment, etc.
  2. Installation of Galleys, monuments, lavatories throughout the cabin to meet end customer requirements.
  3. Modification to the existing aircraft environmental systems such as air conditioning systems, water and waste.
  4. Introduction of new aircraft paint schemes (liveries) and emergency marking system.
  5. Installation/Modification of new OFCR (Overhead Flight Crew Rest) and OCRS (Overhead Crew Rest Station).

Produce substantiation documents in order to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory and operational requirements, including:

  1. Flammability documentation.
  2. Design reports (egress, direct view, etc.).
  3. Ground test plans and reports.
  4. Cabin walkthrough plans and reports.
  5. System Safety Analysis for interior components and systems.

Compile engineering accomplishment documentation and instructions for continued airworthiness including:

  1. Service Bulletins / accomplishment instructions.
  2. Aircraft and component manual supplements.

Attend various meetings and represent Boeing on aircraft surveys and on-site installation support at various locations, UK and overseas.

Support statement of work and bids for new customer requests.

Work closely with customers, outside vendors, MROs regulatory agencies and other teams within the company, to create engineering solutions that exceed customer expectations on time and within budget.

Undertake all manner of design projects from simple changes to complex STCs.

Attend multiple instructor-led training courses for hard and soft skills improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BEng Mechanical Engineering (or similar) with ideally experience in aircraft interiors mechanical/structural design engineering.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  1. Current or recent employment within the aerospace industry specifically working with an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (or equivalent) is preferable.
  2. CATIA V5 and/or AutoCAD industrial experience.
  3. Knowledge and experience of aircraft interior reconfiguration programmes and primary and secondary aircraft structures is preferable.
  4. Working knowledge of sheet metal forming/fabrication/machining.
  5. Working knowledge of aircraft material and fastener selection, hole size types, sealants & finishing.
  6. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of EASA regulatory and airworthiness requirements including (E)TSO, CS-25, CFR Part 25 & Part 21J design organisations.
  7. A high level of attention to detail and professional integrity.
  8. Ability to work on multiple programmes with varying level of requirements efficiently and effectively.
  9. Ability to prioritise workloads and show flexibility to changing situations/demands.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Applications for this position will be accepted untilApr. 04, 2025.

Export Control Requirements:This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation:Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship:Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift:Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

Equal Opportunity Employer:We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.

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