Inspector Material Tester

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Inspector Material Tester B to join our Quality team in Everett, Washington.

As an Inspector Material Tester, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the integrity and performance of critical aerospace materials and components. Your expertise in operating advanced testing equipment and interpreting complex specifications will directly impact the quality and safety of our products. This role offers a dynamic environment where precision, analytical skills, and problem-solving are essential, and where your contributions help shape the future of aviation technology.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receive and prioritize jobs from vendors or stores based on lead instructions or shop procedures. Review inspection plans thoroughly, whether online or paper-based.

• Verify completeness and accuracy of all necessary documentation, including part numbers, serial numbers, lot numbers, and quantities.

• Select appropriate test procedures (e.g., shear, tensile, proof load) using software tools and Boeing specifications. Set test parameters and operate Universal Test Machines with proper fixtures to perform material and part tests.

• Set up and dismantle fixtures, jigs, and attachments using appropriate tools to facilitate testing.

• Operate various test equipment such as Static Tensile Testers, Oscillating Dynamic Loaders, Dead Weight Testers, hardness testers, extensometers, and stress-strain recorders, loading and unloading specimens as required.

• Use mathematical calculations (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) to compute test parameters per specifications.

• Perform a variety of tests including proof load, static load, tensile/compression, tensile/shear, torque inspections, weld procedure qualifications, and driveability tests on materials, parts, and assemblies.

• Verify weights of test items using scales to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Reject non-conforming materials or parts, document discrepancies citing relevant specifications, and submit reports to the Material Review Board (MRB). Secure non-conforming items to maintain control and traceability.

• Conduct re-inspections and initiate Reinspection Requests (R/R) as needed, coordinating with Material Review Segregation Area (MRSA) and other inspection groups.

• Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) to verify dimensions and compliance.

• Indicate Quality Assurance acceptance on paperwork and online systems, processing documentation per procedures.

• Monitor manufacturing processes such as chrome plating and heat treating to ensure quality standards.

• Ensure all tools and test equipment certifications are current.

• Interface with internal and external organizations (production, engineering, planning, customers) to resolve process or job-related issues.

• Assist and train lower-grade employees on functions, methods, and procedures.

• Work independently to plan, set up, and operate various test equipment to determine material properties such as hardness, tensile strength, compression strength, yield strength, and torque.

• Prepare and measure test specimens, record data, calculate areas and stresses, and plot stress-strain curves. Adapt and improvise equipment setups as needed.

• Troubleshoot test-related problems and coordinate with engineering to analyze defects and recommend corrective actions.

• Initiate and document nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, or assemblies according to specifications and procedures.

• Perform audits and surveillance of…