Lead Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) Process Engineer

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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) Process Engineer (Level 4) to support the Air Proprietary Digital Ecosystem team located in the St. Louis, Missouri region.  

The selected candidate will work with a team of Systems Engineers, Design Engineers, Process Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to support a proprietary BDS Air Dominance program in maturing a next-generation PLM system for Engineering and Manufacturing. This system is the foundation of our digital transformation and the future of advanced Engineering and Manufacturing capabilities, including Model-Based Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, and Cross-Discipline Collaboration.

Your primary assignment will be to provide process and application support for BDS Air Dominance at the Boeing – St. Louis site.  This includes supporting multiple Engineering disciplines’ use of the PDM system Teamcenter and a wide variety of engineering tools and applications.

The selected candidate will provide expertise in Digital Engineering Processes and Tools. This role will enable technical growth in Digital Engineering Systems, with the opportunity of becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Technical Lead Engineer (TLE). 

Position Responsibilities

• Engaging with Program Engineers to resolve issues with their usage of Teamcenter and other applications related to engineering design, analysis, modeling & simulation, and manufacturing processes.
• Supporting engineering data delivery to suppliers and customers.
• Working with Systems Engineering and program integrated product teams to understand model based engineering requirements and implement them using PDM tools.
• Working with cross-functional teams to define requirements for, and ensure alignment of, digital data and model management.
• Analysis of engineering data across applications to find issues and implement solutions.
• Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical personnel at all organization levels including suppliers and customers.
• Work both independently and as part of a dynamic team environment.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

• An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
• This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

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, data science, or computer science
• 9+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience leading teams, initiatives, or projects to meet business objectives and influence change

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Production Data Management (PDM)
• Knowledge of system integrations between Teamcenter (or another PDM System) and downstream products such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Working experience and exposure to Engineering and Manufacturing business processes such as Change Management, Bill Of Material (BOM) Management, and Bill of Process
• A solid understanding of Digital Thread and Digital Twins.
• Experience with IT/software development, database management, and cloud networks
• Experience with tool & process development
• Experience in new technology or product/capability development
• Active Secret Clearance within the last 24 months

Typical Education & Experience  

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Employee Referral

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus to qualifying candidates.
 

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.   Summary pay range: $108,800 – $147,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 24, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.