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MP&P Engineer

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania Job ID JR2025469437 Category Engineering - Materials, Process & Physics Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 26, 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.

The Vertical Lift Material & Process Technology organization is seeking an associate or experienced Metallurgical Lab Engineer to join the Metals Lab team in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. This position will support the CH-47 and V-22 production programs and work closely with more experienced lab engineers and technicians in the execution of lab projects.

The engineer will perform tasks associated with metallurgical laboratory evaluations and failure analysis of V22 and CH-47 Chinook helicopter system components.

This role uses laboratory equipment to support analyses, e.g. binocular microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, digital photography, hardness testers, non-destructive inspection equipment, metallographic sample prep, X-ray diffractometer, etc.

The successful candidate should possess working knowledge of typical metallurgical analysis laboratory equipment, and be able to enthusiastically learn analysis skills and procedures. Must be comfortable working in various environments including hands-on laboratory and professional office settings. Must possess good interpersonal, communication and multi-tasking skills, familiarity with MS Word and Excel, and have strong technical writing background. Must be able to apply basic engineering and scientific principles to determine solutions to technical problems in support of a project leader.

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

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Document analysis results in well-structured technical reports

  • Interface with engineers, management, and technical staff

  • Works with other organizations (e.g. Design, Stress and Test), and operates within a large company setting

  • Apply knowledge of metallic materials including physical and mechanical properties, analysis of component fractures, wear, corrosion, and chemistry, as well as microstructure and dimensional evaluations

  • Conducts routine failure analysis, using applicable analysis tools, established failure analysis techniques, engineering and scientific principles

  • Provides results for review by Materials Engineers

  • Assists the Lab team leader in the performance of qualification and verification evaluation of metallic materials and processes

  • Executes testing in accordance with approved test plans, procedures and schedules and provides data to team leadership for review and incorporation into qualification documents

  • Assists in the evaluation of metallic materials, processes and systems in support of Boeing products

  • Utilizes established test methods, tools, equipment, prototypes, materials, and product technology

  • Gathers data and information in support of metallic materials, process technology research and development programs, guided by more experienced engineers

  • The selected candidate must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary to support factory and operations activities

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 metal laboratory coursework or experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):   

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited course of study in Materials Science

  • Experience with metallic materials and metallic processes

  • Experience working in a laboratory environment

  • Technical writing experience

Typical Education and Experience

Associate (Level 2)

Bachelor's degree and typically 2 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree.

Experienced (Level 3)

Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.

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:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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 (level 2):  $82,450 - $11,550

Summary pay range (level 3):  $102,000 - $138,000​


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 03, 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

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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