Project Engineer (Project Engineer)

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Seal Beach, CA
In-Office
110K-148K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage supplier recovery projects, lead technical and programmatic interfaces, develop recovery plans, oversee project documentation, and ensure compliance with regulations.
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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 (BGS) Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to join the BGS Supply Chain Engineering (SCE) Supplier Recovery Team in Seal Beach, California and Dallas, Texas. The BGS SCE Supplier Recovery Team delivers engineering support for Supply Chain led supplier recovery operations and integrates across all business units and supplier facilities to achieve long-lasting Supply Chain Recovery. This role will manage project scope, schedule, technical solutions, and stakeholder alignment across internal teams and supplier organizations to restore and sustain supplier production, quality, and delivery performance for critical in-service and sustainment programs.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Lead complex supplier recovery projects end-to-end: define project scope, develop recovery plans, manage milestones, risks, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
  • Serve as primary technical and programmatic interface between BGS, suppliers, customers, and internal functional teams (Global Field Operations, Supplier Management & Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain Recovery Teams).
  • Provide engineering resource determination, alignment, and reach-back across BGS and BCA/BDS Program level engineering as needed.
  • Oversee and lead executive approved On-Site Supplier Recovery efforts and engagements, including deep-dive root cause analysis, process capability studies, and validation testing.
  • Gather and assess engineering requirements needed to rectify supplier constraints.
  • Drive supplier corrective action execution and verify implementation effectiveness and return to stable production.
  • Lead contingency planning for near-term containment actions and medium-/long-term corrective strategies; manage trade-offs between cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Develop and manage project documentation: integrated recovery schedules, technical specifications, risk registers, change requests, test plans, and acceptance criteria.
  • Facilitate executive-level briefings, program reviews, and customer status updates; escalate issues and propose mitigation options.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality (AS9100), and program-specific requirements during recovery activities.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to supplier sites (Up to 50% of the time).
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace) or related field.
  • 9+ years of engineering or program management experience in manufacturing, supplier management, or recovery roles; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years' experience in an Aerospace Engineering discipline
  • 1+ year of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with supplier engagement and measurable delivery/quality recovery outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or MBA.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
  • Strong technical background in manufacturing processes, process validation, and root cause analysis for manufacturing.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute recovery plans under schedule pressure and to negotiate remediation scope with suppliers and procurement.
  • Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills for supplier engagement and cross-functional coordination.
  • Project management skills: schedule development, critical path analysis, risk management, budget tracking. PMP or equivalent experience.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering, manufacturing planning, and industrial engineering practices
  • Prior experience in aerospace sustainment, MRO, or defense contracting with supplier remediation responsibilities.
  • Familiarity with procurement processes, contract remedies, and cost recovery principles.
  • Boeing business knowledge and previous exposure to supply chain or supplier management - experience navigating BGS processes, procurement engagement, and supplier governance is highly desirable.

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.
Total Rewards and Pay Transparency:
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: $109,650 - $148,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st 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.

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