Experienced or Senior Finishes and Corrosion Protection Engineer

Experienced or Senior Finishes and Corrosion Protection Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Materials & Processes (BCA M&P) is seeking an Experienced or Senior Finishes & Corrosion Protection Engineer (Level 3 or 4) for the 787 Fuselage Engineering Support Team in North Charleston, South Carolina.

 

At Boeing South Carolina, we are shaping the future of aerospace. As the exclusive site of the revolutionary 787 Dreamliner, our team delivers one of the most advanced commercial airplanes in the world — connecting people, economies, and possibilities across the globe. We are accelerating production, expanding our capabilities, and building our engineering team to carry the 787 program into its next chapter. This is your opportunity to be a part of a high-impact Engineering Support team that enables our 787 Airplane Program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Define engineering requirements and select or recommend parts, materials, processes, manufacturing technologies, tools, and automation systems to support product design and manufacturing in accordance with contractual and regulatory obligations

• Plan and execute qualification activities for new materials, parts, processes, and suppliers, including test programs and audits

• Perform failure and performance analyses of tools, materials, parts, or processes to identify root causes and recommend corrective or preventive actions

• Manage test programs, supplier qualifications, and related documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements

• Apply project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule objectives for assigned tasks and projects

• Integrate environmental health and safety, LEAN, and Quality principles into materials/process design, research and qualification, procedures, and laboratory/office operations

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other engineering teams to support product development and production readiness

• Maintain technical records, specifications, and reports to support audits, certifications, and continuous improvement efforts

• Possess and encourage others to have a mindset of Safety and First Pass Quality

• Influence others to exhibit Boeing Values and Behaviors

This position may require up to 20% travel, domestically or internationally. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

• 5+ years of experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment

• 2+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

• 2+ years of experience with chemical technology or a material focus area: paints, coatings, finishes, and/or sealant

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of related work experience in a materials and processes engineering environment

• Experience with aerospace organic finishes, including paints, coatings, and sealant

• Experience with aerospace inorganic finishes, including surface treatments and plating

• Experience with aerospace chemical coating application

• Experience with coating and finishes material qualification

• Experience working with suppliers associated with an engineering production system

• Problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills

• Experience with safety and quality processes

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 3): $112,200 – $151,800

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $136,850 – $185,150 

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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