Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager (K Level)
Boeing · North Charleston, SC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $138k–$186k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in North Charleston, SC. Stowbins (inclusive of fairings, bin buckets, strongbacks, end-caps, secondary support and etc.).
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Value stream mapping
- Base pay
- $138k–$186k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $85k–$129k. This one lists $138k–$186k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 30 reliability engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live reliability postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- About 51% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $85k–$129k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 50%
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- EHS / safety 37%
- Lean 20%
- PLC 20%
- TPM 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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Full description from BoeingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Keep safety and quality at the forefront of all activities.
- ◆Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Mechanical & Structural Engineering.
- ◆Leads development of engineering solutions for Fabrication in support of current and future 787 interior airplane products.
- ◆Provides oversight into complex projects; integrating multiple considerations including: suppliers, interfacing engineering teams, production system needs, regulations, and airline requirements.
- ◆Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
- ◆Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
- ◆Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports across Global Boeing team
- ◆Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
- ◆Manages, develops and motivates employees.
(Required Skills/Experience)
- ✓Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
- ✓Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
- ✓5+ years of experience of relevant work experience
- ✓Experience with project management methodologies
(Desired Skills/Experience)
- ✓3+ years of experience within Boeing Commercial Airplanes Interiors
- ✓3+ years of experience leading aerospace design engineering teams and integrating within a global supply base and product value streams
- ✓Knowledge of Boeing products and processes
- ✓Experience with commercial aircraft certification processes and regulations
- ✓Proven ability to lead with the Boeing Values
- ✓Demonstrated ability in team building, coaching, and employee development to enhance team performance and engagement.
- ✓Solid technical background with the ability to guide and mentor the team
Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
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Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager (K Level)
Company
The Boeing Company
Boing Commercial Airplane (BCA) Interiors Responsibility Center (IRC) is seeking passionate, engaged, and qualified Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager (K Level) in North Charleston, South Carolina . This position will lead a high-performing Fabrication Interiors team providing a variety of technical solutions and complex project oversight in support of existing and future commercial airplane products.
The successful candidate will have strong engineering expertise, familiarity with 787 interiors design and production, ability to guide multi-faceted projects to completion, possess outstanding communication skills, and demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships. Team assignment of final responsibility will be a combination of the, but not limited to, the following products where final determination will be based on best fit and alignment of experience:
- •Overhead Flight Crew/Attendant Rests
- •Stowbins (inclusive of fairings, bin buckets, strongbacks, end-caps, secondary support and etc.)
- •Closets
- •Floor Mounted Stowages
- •Video Control Stations
- •Branding Panels/Features
- •Paritions/Class Dividers
- •Lighting
Position
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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.
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: $137,700 - $186,300
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Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement
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.
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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