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Composites Machining Technician

Company:

The Boeing Company

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The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Composite Machining Technical Analyst to support our Composite Materials & Structures (CM&S) team located in Tukwila, WA.

CM&S is a research and development organization within the Engineering & Technology Innovation (E&TI) division focused on fabrication of composite parts with both development and existing materials. The team matures an idea and through hands on experiments, tests, and demonstrations, developing these concepts into producible part(s) that support multiple business units and programs across Boeing's portfolio. In our state-of-the-art composite fabrication labs, our engineers and technical analysts lead and execute a variety of composite materials & fabrication development projects, transforming ideas into reality. We work closely with other E&TI groups, Boeing Commercial Airlines (BCA) Product Development (PD), and BCA Airplane Program teams to identify, develop and transition technology needs to Boeing products.

As a Composites Machining Technician, you will work both independently and collaborate with experienced peers to conduct hands-on composite manufacturing trials, fabricate test articles, and execute laboratory experiments to support the use of new materials, processes, and tools in the engineering and manufacture of products. The chosen candidate will be motivated, self-driven and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in the trimming, drilling, milling, hand machining, NC Programming, part fixturing, dimensional inspection, and machining cutter & process development. Your work will be primarily performed on multi-axis milling machines (3 and 5 axis) machines. This is an on-site position, and you will be expected to spend most of your time in a laboratory environment. We are a collaborative team and you will work with cross-functional teammates including MP&P Engineers, Design & Structural Engineers, Quality Engineers & Inspectors, Test Engineers & Operators, Assembly mechanics, and support teams so a collaborative attitude and the willingness to work together are vital to our team's success.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a highly motivated team of engineers and technicians to fabricate test and manufacturing demonstration articles via NC Programming and machining/trimming/drilling.

• Perform analysis and evaluation of machined parts & materials, machining/milling/drilling/trimming processes, technology, or equipment through research and testing to ensure safety, reliability and adherence to requirements and specifications.

• Provide feedback, such as best practices for part machining to Engineers for test plan creation, document results and give future recommendations.

• Determine suitability of parts, materials and processes for meeting engineering part requirements.

• Support continuous improvement of products and processes by assisting with designing, developing, fabricating, testing, evaluating and implementing new concepts and technology.

• Support the training and development of others.

• Maintain clean and organized workspaces in accordance with labs housekeeping guidelines and 5S standards.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 3+ years of experience with 5-Axis & 3-Axis NC/CNC Milling Machine

• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering documents and drawings

• 3+ years of experience working a laboratory environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associate's degree or certificate degree or equivalent years of experience

• 3 and 5 Axis Programming and Machining

• 2 axis Lathe programming and machining

• Manual lathe and machining operations

• Design and assembly skills using CATIA, NX and/or SolidWorks

• Ability to utilize CATIA & Mastercam CAM Programming Software

• Willingness to work in a dynamic setting with shifting daily priorities

• Inter-personal communication skills

• Analytical skills

• Familiarization with Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to collaborate with others

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 Mid-Level (Level 3): $68,850 - $93,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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