Experienced Structural & Payloads Design Engineering

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.
Overview
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity.
Technology for today and tomorrow
The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 5500+ engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.
People-driven culture
At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring together different perspectives and thoughts - enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected. No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people's careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.
With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.
Boeing India Engineering is looking for Experienced Structural & Payloads Design Engineer to join their team in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
A successful candidate will understand collaboration and shall work with the Engineering Manager, Project lead & Aerospace Mechanical Design and Systems expert to develop or optimize the designs, engineering process, analyze the supplier quality issues, support innovative technologies and digital initiatives.
Position Responsibilities:

• Execute one or more projects independently without supervision.
• Handle end-to-end project management, including some configuration management and change control.
• Lead mechanical design and analysis of a wide range of mechanical structures, payloads / interiors, systems and other aircraft /Aerospace components.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor team during project execution.
• Coordinate and communicate with team members in Boeing organizations and provide a periodic update on project progress, quality metrics, project summaries, and other related documents.
• Convert the customer requirements to project deliverables and define suitable processes to achieve the desired results/outcome.
• Build statements of work, estimates, resource plans, and schedules.
• Proactively seek information and direction to complete the work statement
• Apply use of design automation (e.g., knowledge-based engineering [KBE], parametrized relational design, macros)
• Identify and track technical performance metrics to measure project progress and ensure compliance with requirements
• Represent Mechanical Engineering in IPT meetings, design reviews, customer meetings, audits and other activities.
• Think out of the box and apply problem-solving skills to find solutions and mitigation plans appropriately.
• Gather relevant data for root cause analysis and produce changes to resolve the discrepancies in design packages.
• Take part in and support initiatives of Boeing India organization related to engineering excellence, employee development, customer engagement, etc.

This position will be in Boeing India Private Limited, Chennai, India.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering is required as Basic Qualification, ideally from Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical or equivalent disciplines

• 8+ years' experience in payload design or related engineering roles within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs.

• 5+ years' experience using CATIA V5 and ENOVIA.
• 2+ years' experience with commercial aircraft.

• Adequate experience in structural design, mechanical design, and material properties.
• Awareness of industry standards, aircraft requirements, design and certification.
• Experience in aerospace material selection, drawing (Drawing based or MBD creation), processes (finishing and heat treatment) specifications, perform analyses like tolerance stack up, engineering or product quality investigation analyses.
• Essential experience in developing designs using CAD Tool - CATIA for Modeling, Drafting & Model Based Definition.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in design and process of New Product development, process redesign, in-service design investigations and Supplier quality issue resolution.
• Experience in aircrafts Interiors (Ex: Emergency Equipment's, Galleys, Lavatories, Lightings) is highly preferable.
• Experience in assigning GD&T and ability to understand the development rationale for supplier designs and change proposals.
• Hands on experience in Model Based Design using tools like CATIA V5 (FTA workbench), 3DX etc.,
• Experience in use of PDM/PLM tools such as ENOVIA LCA or Team Center.
• Knowledge of data analytics, data interpretation and data visualization using MS Excel (preferred), MS Power BI (advantage) or Tableau (advantage)
• Able to work with cross-functional team and work flexible hours (early or late as needed) to interface with Boeing stakeholders around the world.

Typical Education & Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 8+ years' related work experience or master's degree with 7+ years of experience with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Relocation:
This position does offer relocation within INDIA.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 02, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
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
Not a Shift Worker (India)
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 proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.