First Shift Reliability Technician (Associate, Mid-Level, and Senior)

About the Role

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring for a Reliability Technician to join the 787 Production Engineering team located in North Charleston, SC. Reliability Engineering ensures that manufacturing teammates have optimal access and knowledge of how to operate safe and functionally reliable assets. This position provides a direct impact towards delivery of 787 Dreamliners by taking initiative through hands-on immersion into production areas, proactively analyzing production asset downtime data trends, executing asset upgrade projects, and applying reliability engineering practices. Building trust through collaboration with manufacturing and maintenance teammates is crucial. Persistent troubleshooting and root cause determination is critical to minimize disruption during unplanned, emergent production asset downtime events. The Reliability Engineering organization is comprised of mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls team members.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, creates, and reviews equipment and tooling concepts, designs, and datasets; organizes, manages, and maintains drawings of record and applies configuration management tools.
• Participates in product design reviews and researches the application of robotics, automation, and new technology to support the build plan and establish technical requirements for producibility.
• Develops statements of work with validated specifications, requirements, and functions and prepares design or fabrication off-load packages.
• Develops, documents, and maintains equipment and tooling inspection, maintenance, and spares requirements and trains personnel as needed.
• Researches designs to create and revise usage instructions.
• Provides technical support for engineering changes and discrepancies by investigating problems and analyzing data to identify solutions.
• Conducts studies to determine the current condition and makes recommendations for the disposition of equipment and tooling.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 5 or more years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Senior (Level 4): 8 or more years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling software programs.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience in equipment maintenance.
• Experience in project management.
• Proficient in Root Cause Analysis or similar troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience in data analytics.
• Knowledge of configuration management systems and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of reliability practices such as condition-based maintenance, vibration analysis, thermography, and machine alignment.
• Knowledge of industrial PLC and HMIs in automatic equipment, including programming and ladder logic.

Pay

• Associate (Level 2): $56,950 – $77,050
• Mid-Level (Level 3): $68,850 – $93,150
• Senior (Level 4): $81,600 – $110,400

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

The Boeing Company 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
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

The specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

This position is for 1st shift.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required.