Job Description

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BR&T is seeking a Materials Process and Physics Engineer (Chemical Processes) to join our teams in Auburn, Washington and Puyallup, Washington . This position is on the Boeing Research and Technology Manufacturing Integration – Commercial Team and will be primarily supporting Skin & Spar (S&S) at the Auburn, Washington & Frederickson/Puyallup, WA Boeing metals manufacturing sites.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including associate, mid-level, and senior level engineers.

In this role, candidate will help identify and complete projects which will improve product quality, improve process safety, and reduce manufacturing costs as well as manufacturing process specification reviews and approvals. The candidate will work with manufacturing and engineering teams as the chemical process focal for Skin & Spar (S&S). The candidate will have or develop a detailed understanding of chemical tankline processing, paint and sealant application, and the engineering requirements associated with metal finishing. This position involves problem solving using analytical chemistry testing methods, and data to aid in quality failure investigations and decisions regarding product integrity. Finally, the applicant will assist in reviewing new incoming part plans for reproducibility.

Position Responsibilities:

• Defines requirements and approves materials and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of products

• Produces specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials and processes

• Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations

• Promotes standardization across business activities

• Evaluates emerging technologies for potential application to business needs

• Develops and qualifies new materials and processes to meet requirements. Integrates new technologies as appropriate

• Manages test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

• Conducts analysis to characterize performance or determine reasons for failure of tools, materials, parts or processes

• Implements corrective and preventive actions

• Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements

• Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas

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

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.

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

• 1+ years chemical engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with spray applied paint

• Experience with aqueous emulsion and/or alkaline cleaning

• Experience with metal forming lubricants

• Experience with metal chemical etching

• Experience with metal conversion coating

• Experience with metal deoxidizing

• Experience with molten salt bath brazing

• Experience with chemical process safety management

• 2+ years chemical tankline experience

• 2+ years chemical lab experience

• 2+ years quality control related experience

​ Typical Education/Experience:

Associate (Level 2):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Mid-Level (Level 3):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 4):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 .

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union:

This is a union represented position.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range Associate level: $82,450 – $111,550

Summary pay range Mid-level: $102,000 – $138,000

Summary pay range Senior level: $124,950 - $169,050

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 24, 2024.

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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.

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.