Boeing opens propulsion systems facility in South Carolina

Boeing has opened a new propulsion engineering and assembly facility in North Charleston. The team of engineers, manufacturing and support personnel at Propulsion South Carolina (PSC) are responsible for the design and assembly of the 737 MAX engine nacelle inlet, the design of the 737 MAX engine nacelle fan cowl and the design and engineering integration for the 777X nacelle. PSC employees have worked in other Boeing South Carolina facilities while the new building was under construction. Propulsion South Carolina was established in May 2013 to build capability and capacity in integrated propulsion system design and assembly to support growth