Entry-Level Illustrated Parts Catalog Data Author

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a motivated Entry‑Level Illustrated Parts Catalog Data Author to join our team at our Seal Beach, California location.

In this role, you will help create and maintain the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC), an important reference guide used by airlines alongside the Aircraft Maintenance Manual to identify and illustrate parts needed for airlines to operate and maintain their aircraft. The IPC Data Author identifies the part numbers for each replaceable and maintainable part on the aircraft while also updating suitable substitution or interchangeable parts for spare parts procurement.

This role is crucial for making sure that all parts information is accurate and up to date, which helps to keep our customers’ aircraft safe and operational. In this role, you will research engineering source data found in various Boeing systems, think critically to analyze this information, and compile the material for data entry. This position provides a great opportunity to learn more about aircraft, as you will oversee the steps involved in assembling and disassembling specific sections of the airplane.

You will work in an office environment alongside a dedicated team of professionals. This is an entry‑level position with opportunities for career growth.

• Interpret engineering drawings, assembly design changes, and bill of materials to enter aircraft data using proprietary authoring software
• Convert complex technical information from proprietary programs and applications to update and maintain the IPC to reflect line replaceable parts and correct sequencing of disassembly
• Verify technical data for accuracy to ensure the highest product quality for each customer
• Follow established practices to review and organize engineering data as it pertains to parts, ensuring it meets necessary standards.
• Incorporate customer requests into the product catalog within the designated timeframe by effectively collaborating with your team and other relevant departments
• Meet deadlines and manage time effectively by prioritizing tasks

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Seal Beach, California location.

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or 2+ years’ related work experience
• Experience with research, analysis and data entry
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Experience in technical writing in engineering or related fields
• Experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D software
• Proficient ability to interpret engineering drawings and blueprints (2D and 3D)
• Familiar with SQL, Python, MS Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet
• Strong customer service skills with great verbal and written communication abilities
• Curiosity and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to visualize how objects fit together

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

This is not a union‑represented position.

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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…