Mechanical Component Failure Analyst

Experienced Mechanical Component Failure Analyst – Equipment Quality Team – Seattle, Washington

Boeing is committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with opportunities for professional growth.

• Perform failure analyses of airplane hydraulic and/or mechanical components to determine the cause of failure.
• Emphasize bench testing skills, component disassembly, technical evaluation, precision measurement, analytical reasoning, and report writing.
• Maintain a working knowledge of airplane components, related systems, and supporting technical documentation.
• Develop test methods to replicate failure modes.
• Lead analysis teams comprising suppliers, quality, engineering, manufacturing, airline representatives, and government representatives.
• Prepare formal technical reports of investigation results for internal and/or external customers, including government agencies.

• 1+ year(s) of experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and failure analysis.
• 3+ years of experience testing hydraulic and/or mechanical control systems.
• 1+ year(s) of experience writing technical reports.
• 1+ year(s) of experience leading multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to travel 10% of the time.

• 1+ year(s) of experience with precision measurement equipment & GD&T.
• 1+ year(s) of experience working with customers in production, engineering departments, airline industry, or governmental agencies.
• 1+ year(s) of presentation experience.

Successful candidates must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Boeing is a Drug-Free Workplace; post‑offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met.

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid or unpaid time away from work. Specific programs depend on eligibility factors such as location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based on experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

This is a union‑represented position.

$95,200 – $128,800

Applications will be accepted until July 20, 2026.

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

1st shift.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.