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Associate or Mid- Level Equipment & Tool Designer (Innovation Cell)

Boeing.com

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North Charleston, SC, United States

Full Time

Associate or Mid- Level Equipment & Tool Designer (Innovation Cell)

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The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking two Associate or Mid-Level Equipment & Tool Designers to join our Innovation Cells team in North Charleston, SC. The positions available are Team Member and Team Lead.

The Innovation Cell leverages technologies to enhance collaboration and inclusion within the engineering and production teams. The team is responsible for collaborating and applying these technologies to create innovative, affordable, and value-driven solutions. The team will work together to develop and implement rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, and other solutions into the engineering and production system.
 

Team Member:
As a Team Member, your main responsibility will be to support the 787 Innovation Cells and assist your colleagues in enhancing the Safety, Quality, and Producibility of the most advanced commercial airplane currently in operation. You will collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team. A successful candidate for this position will possess a passion for innovation, creativity, and a relentless drive for process improvement and efficiency. Additionally, you should have a strong inclination to engage directly on the factory floor, interacting with mechanics, safety personnel, and equipment services, while actively supporting the production system.

Team Lead:

As the Team Lead, your primary responsibility will be to provide daily support, ensuring a positive experience for both customers and team members. You will play a vital role in facilitating seamless operations for both rotators and customers. Your leadership will significantly influence how your team adapts to meet evolving customer demands. Your focus will be on understanding the operational environment and coaching your team to execute effectively. You will also be responsible for grasping process requirements and guiding your team in addressing engineering and manufacturing challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safety of teammates in Innovation Cells.
  • Apply the Boeing Problem Solving Method to identify and implement engineering and production improvements.
  • Investigate and develop equipment and tooling concepts to enhance production.
  • Participate in design reviews, gather requirements, and create or revise drawings and models for builds.
  • Encourage teammates to share ideas and production challenges.
  • Build relationships with relevant functional and technical support teams.
  • Collaborate with other Innovation Cell members to streamline processes and procedures.
  • Assist in maintaining assets, including industrial 3D printers, CNC machines, and other

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and implement plans, schedules, or solutions
  • Associate: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor, 3 years' related work experience, etc.).Mid-Level: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience working in a production environment
  • Ability to collaborate with both the engineering and factory floor teammates
  • Boeing Problem Solving Method experience
  • Project Management Knowledge

  • Strong Communication Skills

  • Successfully completed a previous Innovation Cell Rotation

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.  

Associate Level: 52,700-71,300

Mid- Level: 63,750-86,250

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Associate's Degree or Equivalent, Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Associate or Mid- Level Equipment & Tool Designer (Innovation Cell)

Office

North Charleston, SC, United States

Full Time

August 29, 2025

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