MP&P Engineer 3 (contract)

Boeing; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a materials and processes engineer for a contract assignment through a Boeing-approved third party. You will define material specs, qualify tools and processes, and analyze failures while integrating LEAN and safety principles across labs, design, and manufacturing environments.

The role requires 2+ years in aerospace engineering, a relevant degree, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel. Prior program work with aircraft is a plus; the position offers competitive hourly pay and

Qualifications

• ABET is preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of work experience in engineering (aerospace preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; safety and regulatory compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain material specifications and acceptance criteria for metals, alloys, coatings, heat treatments, and joining processes.
• Investigate production failures, perform root-cause analysis, implement CAPA.
• Plan and execute metallurgical testing and characterization (e.g., hardness, tensile, fracture toughness, corrosion, NDI).
• Review supplier material certifications and test reports.
• Maintain materials/process data and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical mindset

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full‑time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

Collects information to support definition of requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the manufacture and engineering design of products. Incorporates changes to specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes. Performs tests to qualify new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements. Assists with activities to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements. Conducts basic analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes. Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and maintain material specifications, process controls, and acceptance criteria for metals, metal alloys, coatings, heat treatments, and joining processes (welding, brazing, adhesive bonding, mechanical joining).
• Investigate production failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Plan and execute metallurgical testing and characterization: microstructure analysis, hardness, tensile testing, fracture toughness, corrosion testing, non‑destructive inspection (NDI) techniques.
• Review supplier material certifications and test reports.
• Maintain materials/process data, generate technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
• 2+ years of work‑related experience with a Bachelor's, or work‑related experience with a Masters
• 2+ years of engineering experience in Aerospace industry
• Problem‑solving and analytical mindset.
• Safety mindset and compliance with environmental/health regulations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3-10 years of experience in Materials and Processes engineering in Aerospace industry
• 3+ years of experience working in a metallurgical laboratory environment
• Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Project management and ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Prior program work experience with aircraft

Pay Rate Range

71 - 76 USD hourly

Benefits Information

• Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America's leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients' success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non‑public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.