Lead Level Project Engineer Part Obsolescence

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The Boeing Global Services (BGS) and the Supply Chain Engineering team is seeking a Lead Level Project Engineer: Part Obsolescence to join our obsolescence management effort in Long Beach CA.

In this role you will proactively identify assess and mitigate part chemical and material obsolescence risks that could impact Boeing production and inservice fleet support. You will work closely with Supply Chain Engineering Program teams Design Engineering BR&T/CMRM procurement agents and suppliers to drive upstream identification develop mitigation strategies (bridge buys alternates redesigns) and ensure execution through the operating rhythm.

The ideal candidate brings handson parts experience strong systems thinking data-driven prioritization skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidiscipline teams to protect production stability safety and program schedule.

Position Responsibilities:

Focus areas (Obsolescence Management)

• Proactively Identify Obsolescence Risks: Continuously mine supplier forecasts SCN/CSDT/ELR data OCMS/OB2 inputs and other sources to surface part chemical and material end-of-life threats that could impact Spares or fleet support.
• Assess Technical Impact and Risk: Evaluate form fit function safety and regulatory implications of obsolescence cases and quantify program exposure to prioritize mitigation actions.
• Develop Mitigation Strategies: Create practical mitigation options (last-time buys alternate suppliers licensed manufacturers part requalification redesign) and define implementation plans with timelines and success criteria.
• Manage Execution of Mitigations: Coordinate engineering procurement and supplier activities to implement mitigation plans track progress in the canonical repository (BORIS/OCMS/OB2) and validate closure.
• Lead Supplier Engagement and Validation: Serve as the engineering point of contact for suppliersvalidate supplier submittals conduct technical assessments and drive pre coordination to reduce late notifications.
• Translate Chemical/Regulatory Changes to Part Impact: Collaborate with CMRM and spec custodians to map regulatory material changes to affected parts/SCDs and define required engineering responses.
• Drive Cross Functional Deep Dives: Facilitate multi discipline investigations for high risk items convening BR&T/CMRM structures systems flammability and procurement to converge on solutions.
• Produce Clear Technical Documentation: Create concise case files risk assessments mitigation plans test plans RACI matrices and decision packages to enable reproducible execution and auditability.
• Integrate into Operating Rhythm: Prepare and present technical recommendations status updates and decision packages at daily/weekly/monthly risk boards and program reviews to enable timely leadership decisions.
• Improve Tools and Automation Opportunities: Identify tooling gaps capture requirements for OCMS/OB2/Compass integrations and propose automation to improve triage reporting and scalability.
• Mentor and Knowledge Transfer: Coach PAs SCEs MEs and DEs on obsolescence evaluation techniques tooling and best practices to raise organizational capability.
• Support Continuous Improvement: Track KPIs analyze root causes of recurring obsolescence events and lead process improvements to reduce future obsolescence impact on production and customers.
• Ability to work on site 5 days per week.
• May be asked to support other programs or perform other duties as needed.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) chemistry physics mathematics.
• 3 years experience of engineering project planning or project management.
• 3 years experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects transactions or initiatives.
• 3 years experience interacting with business partners and customers.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working directly with suppliers (supplier audits assessments engineering liaison).
• Knowledge of supply chain processes: SCN NOC CSDT ELR PRA/RCR.
• Familiarity with chemical/material regulatory impacts (CMRM) material specifications and compliance.
• Prior exposure to risk boards BORIS or similar risk tracking tools and use of weighting/prioritization models for triage.

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.

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All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Pay Transparency & Total Rewards:

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Lead-Level Summary Pay Range: $122400 - $165600

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