Certification Plan Owner (Associate)

Boeing • Long Beach, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Certification Plan Owner (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company — Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Long Beach Engineering team — is seeking a Certification Plan Owner (Associate) to support Payloads Engineering in Long Beach, CA. This hands-on role is integral to the certification lifecycle and requires frequent collaboration with Engineering, the Interiors Certification Group, Regulatory Administration, and cross‑site teams in Long Beach and Puget Sound. The selected candidate will be expected to work onsite in Long Beach, CA (in office five days per week).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross‑functional teams to advance projects and initiatives
• Proven ability to independently develop practical solutions and to manage/prioritize multiple projects in support of key milestones and delivery schedules
• Experience with FAA and/or EASA certification processes
• Experience authoring production, component, or modification Certification Plans
• Familiarity with certification tools and databases such as Capto (Certification Tracking), DCCS, CSDT, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) request systems

Responsibilities

• Develops, manage, and control certification plans (including 737 galleys, main cabin interiors, related commodities, and subcomponents) from initial concept through final acceptance by Regulatory Administration and the FAA
• Manages multiple certification plans concurrently, ensuring alignment with project milestones and aircraft delivery schedules
• Coordinates and communicate technical information across disciplines and teams (Payloads, Electrical, Mechanical Systems, etc.)
• Uses web-based tools to create, update, and track certification plans, including the Design Change Classification System (DCCS), Customer & Supplier Data Submittal Tool (CSDT), and Capto (Certification Tracking)
• Interfaces with technical experts such as Design Approval Engineers (DAEs) and Engineering Unit Members (E-UMs)
• Maintains clear, auditable documentation of project status and ensure timely communication to stakeholders and management
• Identifies and lead opportunities to improve certification processes, tools, and workflows
• Demonstrates and apply a solid understanding of certification flows, processes, tools, and stakeholder responsibilities

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to high‑visibility aircraft certification activities and to collaborate with engineering teams across major Boeing sites.
• Work in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement and cross-discipline coordination are valued.
• 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.
• Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees