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Material and Process Engineer (Associate, Experience)

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2026521337 Category Engineering - Materials, Process & Physics Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 17, 2026
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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.

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.

The Boeing Company is looking for aMid-Career Material and Process Engineer  to join the Chemical Technology team in Ladson, SC.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Associate, and Experience Engineer.

We are Engineering & Technology Innovation (E&TI): Boeing's global research & development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists, and bold innovators. Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!

This role will be focused on supporting innovative aerospace finishes development and implementation. The successful candidate will be energetic; driven; handy in the lab; able to work under general supervision with no instructions for routine work; and able to work special projects with minimal instruction.

Materials, Manufacturing, and Advanced Production (MMAP) is focused on discovering, developing, and transitioning innovative materials/parts and manufacturing technology into Boeing products. Our highly capable workforce excels in a team environment of challenge and opportunity on multiple projects, and partners with Boeing business units, government customers, global suppliers, and universities to rapidly mature key technologies to production readiness.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Defines requirements and approves tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of products.
  • Produces specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts 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 tools, equipment, materials, parts 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.
  • Designs, develops and qualifies 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 (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, materials science, physics or chemistry
  • 1+ years of engineering experience in engineering discipline field
  • 1+ years of experience in manufacturing environment
  • Experience working as an engineer on a multi-disciplined team with frequent interaction with suppliers and customers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of engineering experience in engineering discipline field
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • 2+ years of experience in paints, coatings, and/or sealant
  • Strong project management skills
  • Familiar with regulated material, material obsolescence, and/or material & process qualification

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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

Summary Pay Range for Associate (Level 2): $91,800 - $124,200

Summary Pay Range for Experience (Level 3): $112,200 - $151,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 01, 2026


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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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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