The Structural and Payload Design Engineer at Boeing Turkey Aviation and Trade Limited Company will play a key role in the design and development of aircraft interior seat and suite assemblies. This position supports the full design lifecycle—from concept to manufacturing—using CATIA and Model-Based Drawings, while working closely with project engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain CATIA V5 assemblies for seats and premium suites; manage positioning, constraints, and BOM structure.
- Run clash/interference analyses between seats/suites and adjacent aircraft systems/structures; document issues and propose fixes.
- Prepare Seat MDB (Model-Based Drawings) that capture installation details (seat/suite locations, hardware/fasteners, access/clearance, sequence notes) to enable shop-floor execution by manufacturing engineering.
- Support concept layouts to preliminary design and then to final design for interior components and hardware integration to meet customer requirements.
- Implement design adjustments driven by customer change requests and certification inputs, update 3D models and associated datasets.
- Review supplier drawings for fit, form, interface, and standards compliance; record comments and track closure.
- Execute daily configuration and data management in ENOVIA/PLM; maintain traceability of source data and change history.
- Collaborate with project engineering, program teams, and technical staff to define/implement practical engineering solutions; escalate risks early.
- Apply Boeing drafting practices and basic tolerance/GD&T principles to ensure clear product definition throughout the lifecycle.
- Use analytical skills to determine solutions and resolve problems.
- Meet assigned schedules and deadlines.
- Meet production and quality standards.
What We're Looking For
- Up to 3 years of work-related experience in Aerospace/Aviation Industry.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical and Aerospace Aeronautical).
- Up to 3 years of CATIA V5 or 3D modeling software skills (part design, surfacing, sheet metal, electrical etc.).
- Effective communication in English; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and follow written/verbal instructions.
- General understanding and familiarization of engineering practices and related technical publications.
- Strong PC skills with high proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office products functionality.
- Existing rights to work in Turkey.
Nice to Have
- Up to 3-year experience with CATIA V5 or other 3D modelling software (part design, surfacing, sheet metal, electrical routing, etc.).
- Up to 3-year professional experience in the aerospace or aviation industry.
- Quick learner with the ability to adopt new applications and tools rapidly.
- Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects for maximum efficiency.
- Ability to define, document, and maintain processes and work instructions as required.
- Strong prioritization, initiative, and continuous-improvement mindset (e.g., process documentation, templates, checklists).
- Ability to travel for training or assignments as required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Confirmed reasoning, analytical abilities and mechanical proficiency.
Technical Stack
- CATIA V5
- ENOVIA
- PLM
- Model-Based Drawing (MDB)
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
Team & Environment
- Work within a multidisciplinary team including project engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams
Benefits & Compensation
- Benefits and pay are determined by Turkey
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position
Work Mode
- 100% onsite; not a shift worker
- Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
