Aerospace Finishes & Corrosion Engineer - Associate

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing South Carolina, the exclusive site of the 787 Dreamliner, is seeking an Associate Finishes & Corrosion Protection Engineer (Level 2) to join the Wing & Empennage Engineering Support Team in North Charleston. This 100% onsite role supports the 787 program by defining materials, finishes, and coating strategies in collaboration with design, manufacturing and quality teams.

Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with chemical technology or a material focus area: paints, coating, finishes, and/or sealants.
• Experience in materials and processes engineering (preferred).
• Experience with aerospace inorganic finishes, including surface treatments and plating (preferred).
• Experience with aerospace organic finishes, including paints, coatings, and sealants (preferred).
• Experience with aerospace chemical coating application (preferred).
• Experience with coating and finishes material qualification (preferred).
• Experience working with suppliers associated with an engineering production system (preferred).
• Problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with defining engineering requirements; 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 routine failure and performance analyses of tools, materials, parts, or processes to identify root causes and recommend corrective or preventive actions
• Support management of 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

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Job description

Boeing South Carolina, the exclusive site of the 787 Dreamliner, is seeking an Associate Finishes & Corrosion Protection Engineer (Level 2) to join the Wing & Empennage Engineering Support Team in North Charleston. This 100% onsite role supports the 787 program by defining materials, finishes, and coating strategies in collaboration with design, manufacturing and quality teams.

Travel up to 20% may be required.