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Associate or Mid-Level Materials and Processes Engineer - Sealant, Paints, & Coatings

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2025461089 Category Engineering - Materials, Process & Physics Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 16, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is looking for a Materials and Process – Sealant, Paints, and Coatings Engineer to join the team in North Charleston, South Carolina.  This position is responsible for developing new Materials and Processes (M&P) to support 787 Production with a focus on sealant, paint, and coating technologies. The position will be supporting a fast-paced shop environment and will require hands-on work in both laboratory and factory settings.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Work on cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and production process improvements
  • Assists with definition of requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of Boeing products
  • Drafts engineering specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes
  • Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to business needs
  • Assists with development and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements
  • Performs routine tests and audits to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
  • Conducts routine analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes
  • Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Develops computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements
  • 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

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
  • Strong written and verbal skills with experience to effectively work collaboratively with other engineering and production functions.
  • Experience working independently with some guidance from more experienced engineers and scientists

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years' related work experience with aerospace sealant, primer and paint technologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with Materials Research and Development
  • Experience with Boeing material and process specifications
  • Experience with the evaluation and qualification of materials, suppliers, equipment, technology and processes
  • Comfort working in an environment of change and in support of internal and external customers, technical challenges, and deadlines.

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 and 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.

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

Summary Pay Range:

Associate: $77,350 - $104,650

Mid-Level: $95,200 - $128,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 30, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


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.

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