Lead Project Engineer – Seat Integration Team

Boeing

Lead or Senior Project Engineer in Boeing's Seat Integration Team managing complex product development for aircraft seating. Collaborate globally to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeEverett • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $146,200 - $239,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical integration and program management across product development seat programs supporting the 737, 777, and 787 models.
Develop integrated plans, establish and lead teams, and monitor technical developments throughout customer introduction programs.
Manage risks and opportunities while supporting cross-functional and cross-Integrated Product Team issues.
Oversee cross-functional technical integration, certification, and project management to resolve complex issues and mitigate risks across a diverse portfolio of products.
Communicate routinely with internal and external customers, including peers, stakeholders, senior and executive leadership, airline customers, regulators, and suppliers.
Lead projects across interiors engineering, certification, electrical engineering, stress, software engineering, and supply chain, leveraging a strong understanding of integration between functions to drive detailed technical project plans.
Manage complex seat product development projects, ensuring alignment with critical airline customer configurations and delivery schedules.
Manage program balance to go execution to support critical airplane program delivery schedules, driving integrated plans to meet commitments required for aircraft production and certification ahead of delivery.
Oversee a portfolio of seat projects across specific suppliers, fostering strong relationships and understanding supplier practices impacting Boeing certification and development schedules.
Represent SIT as Technical PIM, leading program management across portfolios for specific airplane models.
Provide clear program performance updates to executive/VP leadership.
Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation strategies across supply chain, factory, flight line operations, and airline customers.
Identify and assess program-level risks and issues related to seat integration and On Dock performance.
Work with IPT to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with program leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
10+ years experience performing complex engineering or system integration work
7+ years experience in leading and/or managing complex projects
5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers and business partners
9+ years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with certification, product development, and/or seats is preferred.
5+ years of experience with U.S. and/or foreign aircraft certification/regulatory processes.
Strong communication skills and a self-starter who takes initiative without supervision.
Adaptable and able to operate in a dynamic environment to meet objectives on time.
Certification background and/or experience working with FAA regulations and Regulatory Administration.
Project Management exposure/experience (e.g., PMBOK, ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008).
Ability to analyze, understand, organize, and communicate complex technical concepts across multiple disciplines.
Experience leading major design changes through various phases of the product and certification lifecycle.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringsystem integrationproject managementcertificationproduct developmentdata sciencemathematicscomplex engineeringtechnical integrationrisk mitigation

Soft Skills

communication skillsself-starteradaptabilityinitiativerelationship managementorganizational skillsleadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degreeengineering technology certificationFAA certificationproject management certification