Component Maintenance Engineer (CME) (Associate)

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Seal Beach, CA, USA
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91K-123K Annually
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The Role
Develop and validate component maintenance and repair procedures for commercial airplane components. Integrate design data, coordinate with engineering groups and FAA, create system theory descriptions, perform engineering analyses, author/update Component Maintenance Manual content, develop fault isolation procedures, and support customers and process improvements to ensure safety, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Customer Support organization is seeking a Component Maintenance Engineer (CME) (Associate) to support the Component Maintenance Manual team in Seal Beach, California.
As a Component Maintenance Engineer, you will analyze complex engineering designs and design changes to determine component maintenance/repair requirements, procedures, and instructions; supports activities that influence product designs and processes to ensure supportability and maintainability; creates systems theory descriptions to ensure common understanding of systems and components; conducts engineering analysis to verify the accuracy of component maintenance/repair data.
A Component Maintenance Engineer also develops and provides technical solutions to customers; evaluates customers' component maintenance operations; guides the development of procedures and techniques to allow users to maintain and repair products; authors and guides change in various airplane component maintenance documents.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Integrate data from production and retrofit drawings, specifications, product standards, tooling designs, internal/external publications, test/inspection procedures, and customer information to ensure complete and accurate Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) procedures.
  • Coordinate with FAA Engineering Unit Members (E-UM) and IPT groups, such as stress and materials engineering groups, to ensure feasibility, safety, and compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Continuously develop, validate, and deliver technical data for airplane component maintenance and fault isolation, ensuring adherence to Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and FAA/Foreign Regulatory standards.
  • Analyzes complex engineering designs, supplier specifications, and engine manufacturer design data to identify and formulate maintenance, repair, and tooling support requirements. Develop configuration-specific procedures and instructions accordingly.
  • Validates and verifies systems and components by integrating analytical and test results to ensure they meet requirements and specifications.
  • Drives product designs and process improvements to ensure safety, supportability, and maintainability.
  • Develop and implement fault isolation procedures and techniques.
  • Creates comprehensive system theory descriptions to ensure a common understanding of systems and components.
  • Conducts engineering analyses to validate the accuracy of component maintenance data.
  • Assist in providing updates and necessary improvements to the CMM to improve customer satisfaction, efficiency, and to meet changing requirements.
  • Collaborate with customers to address inquiries, develop technical solutions, and assess component maintenance operations.
  • Assist in providing updates and necessary improvements to the CMM to improve customer satisfaction, efficiency, and to meet changing requirements.
  • Innovates new procedures and techniques to enhance product maintenance capabilities.
  • Participates in organizational activities that influence the Aerospace Industry.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
  • 2+ years of engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 2+ years of experience with component structural design principles for repair and maintenance (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, repair techniques).
  • 2+ years of experience with coordinating across multiple disciplines to develop component repair data.
  • Experience in engineering areas such as Avionics, Electrical, Communication, Navigation, Hydraulics, Mechanical Systems, Landing Gear, Propulsion, Payloads/Interiors, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations and environment.
  • Experience with engineering tools such as REDARS, CATIA, ENOVIA, PSDS and/or PDM.
  • Experience with wire diagram and/or wire schematic, WIRS, ePLAN, FASTR, ELI, WLI, MAPPER.
  • Experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations and environment.
  • Experience reading and interpreting technical data.
  • Strong written and verbal communications and presentation skills.

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.
Union:
This is a non union-represented position.
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 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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range Associate (Level 2): $90,950 - $123,050
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 06, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or Material Sciences)
  • 2+ years of engineering experience
  • Must work 100% onsite in Seal Beach, CA
  • U.S. Person required to meet U.S. export control compliance
  • Must satisfy Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
  • Post-offer drug testing as part of Drug Free Workplace policy
  • 1st shift availability
  • Experience with component structural design principles (fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, materials strength, repair techniques)
  • Experience coordinating across multiple disciplines to develop component repair data
  • Experience in avionics, electrical, navigation, hydraulics, mechanical systems, landing gear, propulsion, interiors, or MRO environments
  • Experience with engineering tools (REDARS, CATIA, ENOVIA, PSDS, PDM)
  • Experience with wire diagram/schematic tools (WIRS, ePLAN, FASTR, ELI, WLI, MAPPER)
  • Experience reading and interpreting technical data
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support For most U.S. nonunion roles, the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting, and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms, combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
  • Healthcare Strength Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus mental‑health and specialty clinical programs (e.g., cancer support and centers of excellence), with many benefits beginning soon after hire. Virtual care, coaching, and access to licensed therapists are included.

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