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Senior Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer - Chemical Technology
Company:
The Boeing Company
Materials and Process Technology Engineer - Chemical Technology (Senior)
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a full-time Senior Materials and Process Technology Engineer - Chemical Technology specializing in chemical processing, corrosion, and aircraft finishing systems to join our team located at the Boeing facility in Hazelwood, MO.
The position offers a wide variety tasks and responsibilities including specification authoring and maintenance, and production support to St Louis programs (MQ-25, F/A-18, F-15, proprietary) for aircraft finishes and coating systems. Additionally, this position will provide fleet and spares support regarding maintenance, modification and repair to out of production aircraft programs. The position will be responsible for such processes and technologies on these programs including plating, paint, sealing, corrosion protection and chemical analysis.
The successful candidate will be: energetic; driven; able to work independently and in a team; and able to complete special project assignments. The candidate will possess knowledge in corrosion principals, design concepts and techniques related to finishing systems, chemical laboratory equipment, fuels, lubricants, inorganic chemicals, qualification and analysis methods.
Position Responsibilities:

• Author and revise material or process specifications
• Environmental protection methods and requirements
• Investigation of corrosion reports, recommending design changes to reduce corrosion impacts, address corrosion related inquiries around materials, processes and equipment.
• Support non-conformances, fleet impact assessments, notice of escapes
• Review and approve suppliers to chemical processing methods
• Analyze failures, conduct failure analysis, lead and process improvements or initiatives to finishing systems
• Interface with government, external and internal customers
• Review and approve documents and drawings for finishing requirements
• Perform production acceptance and/or qualification of materials
• Production and development support of Boeing St. Louis aircraft programs
• Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Hazelwood, MO site.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance post-start and potentially Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
• Experience in one more of the following specialties: Aerospace or Automotive Paint Application, Paints & Coatings, Inorganic Chemical Processes.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with aerospace coatings and/or finishing systems
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is a negotiable benefit for eligible candidates.
Employee Referral Program:
$4000 will be available to those who successfully refer candidates to this position.
Signing Bonuses:
Eligible candidates can receive signing bonuses up to $15,000 pending approval.
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.
401k Plan:
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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:
Senior (Level 4): $127,500 - $185,150
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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 requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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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