Materials & Process Engineer; KC-Production Modification & Finishing), Associate or Mid-Level

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Manufacturing Research and Development KC-46A Support Engineer in Everett, WA.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Engineers.

We are Materials & Process Technology (M&PT):
Boeing's Defense & Space research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators;
Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!

#The Future Is Built Here  #Change The World

M&PT is looking for a Manufacturing Research and Development Engineer to support the Boeing Defense Systems programs in the Puget Sound area with focus on the KC-46A Pegasus modification and finishing center in Everett, WA
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Current projects include the development of ergonomic production aids, fastening/drilling/assembly equipment, concept tools, and build process improvements. The tasks performed by our engineers involve build quality problem investigation, root cause and corrective measure development, mechanical and electrical design, assembling and testing prototype hardware/systems. Additional projects utilize 3D printing and traditional machining to quickly design/build prototype shop aides and tools. All focused on improving the safety, quality and cost of the KC-46A build.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support factory operations by designing and fabricating unique tooling and hardware solutions

• Identify and coordinate replication of solutions to ensure safe, high-quality builds

• Perform mechanical design and analysis using tools such as CATIA, Solid Works, NX, etc.

• Utilize supporting Seattle laboratories to fabricate prototype equipment and processes

• Fabricate solutions using additive manufacturing and machine shop equipment, applying Design for Manufacture principles

• Research, develop and implement innovative technologies for the build of the KC-46 that improve cost, quality and safety.

• Work closely with factory mechanics and various engineering functions (manufacturing, quality, liaison, tool and industrial) to improve general assembly methods and processes

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

Candidates must be a US Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Mid-Level (3):
  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 5 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with mechanical design using CATIA or Solidworks and doing FEA analysis.
• Experience with 3D printing; design and fabrication of shop aids, tools and prototypes.
• Experience with machining tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with aircraft structures and assembly methods, or experience in a similar production environment (automotive, fabrication, petroleum, etc.)

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is a negotiable benefit for this position.

Drug Free Workplace:

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