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MP&P Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level) Metals/Joining/Metallurgy

Renton, Washington Job ID JR2026496414 Category Engineering - Materials, Process & Physics Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 19, 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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Materials & Processes (BCA M&P) is seeking a Early or Mid-Career Metallurgical Engineer for the 737 Engineering Support Team in Renton, Washington. As an M&P engineer, you will support definition of engineering requirements to develop, select, or recommend parts, materials, processes, manufacturing technologies, machinery, tools, and automation systems used in product design and manufacturing in accordance with contractual and regulatory obligations. Additionally, you will qualify new materials, parts and processes to meet requirements and manage test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support engineering design reviews and participate in failure analyses for metallic parts and processes.
  • Assist in supplier qualification activities and respond to routine supplier technical inquiries; escalate complex supplier or production issues to senior M&P engineers.
  • Perform analyses to characterize performance or determine causes of tool, material, part, or process failures; recommend corrective actions for senior review.
  • Coordinate and support lab activities (metallography, hardness, tensile, NDT/NDI) and compile test data for interpretation and disposition.
  • Use project management practices to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements for assigned tasks while incorporating EHS, LEAN, and Quality principles into materials/process work, lab activities, and procedures.
  • Support creation and revision of material/process specifications, work instructions, and test plans; ensure alignment with Boeing and industry requirements.
  • Support investigations of non-conformances and supplier deviations; collect evidence, perform basic root-cause analysis, and draft corrective action recommendations.
  • Maintain engineering records (test reports, engineering orders, TDP inputs) and support configuration control and design reviews as required.
  • Communicate technical findings clearly to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
  • Practical knowledge of metallurgy for ferrous and non‑ferrous alloys, heat treatment basics, corrosion/fatigue fundamentals, and common materials testing methods.
  • Hands-on exposure to metallographic sample preparation and basic lab techniques (cutting, polishing, etching, hardness).
  • 2+ years of manufacturing processes (machining, forging, forming, fastening, welding/brazing, plating/coating) and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications related to metallic materials and processing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
  • Prior experience with aerospace metals technology, machined part qualification, or forging qualification.
  • Experience working with Boeing specifications or aerospace quality systems (e.g., Nadcap, AS9100).
  • Exposure to certification support (FAA/EASA) or production program sustainment activities.
  • Experience supporting supplier qualification or supplier audits.
  • Applies standard engineering methods and practices; begins to independently take ownership of moderate-scope deliverables.
  • Produces clear technical documentation and test reports.
  • Manages time across multiple concurrent, routine assignments and meets project milestones.

Work Environment & Travel

  • Frequent interaction with manufacturing floors, supplier facilities, and testing laboratories.
  • Occasional travel to supplier sites, test facilities, and other Boeing locations may be required.
  • Must comply with Boeing security, health, and safety policies.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is a negotiable benefit for this position.

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:

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.

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

  • Summary pay range for Associate (level 2): $96,600 - $133,400
  • Summary pay range for Mid-Level (level 3): $119,850 - $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 05, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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