Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Engineers (Associate or Experienced)

Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Engineers (Associate or Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Phantom Works team is seeking experienced Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Engineers located in Berkeley, MO.

Who We Are: At Boeing St. Louis, we are leaders in aerospace innovation, dedicated to shaping the future of flight. Our facility serves as a hub for advanced manufacturing, where we design and produce cutting-edge military products that are vital to national defense. We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability.

 Position Overview: We are looking for a Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.  Responsibilities will include collaborating with a team to scope, develop, test, and integrate innovative paints/coatings research/development/specification projects aimed at advancing aerospace products and production methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements production and tooling methodologies

• Participates on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines

• Develops, identifies and implements conceptual designs and maintains the program architecture for build

• Leads and implements manufacturing plans

• Conducts producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements

• Assists in providing producibility information for inclusion in project plans and helps document producibility best practices

• Analyzes design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions

• Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule

• Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts

• Validates and ensures production readiness of solutions to complex problems. Implements lean principles and technologies

• Conduct analysis and qualification of materials, processes and equipment by conducting laboratory tests and documenting findings in accordance with specifications and customer requirements

• Develop and revise documents, technical requirements, and test methods

• Execute continuous improvement efforts by completing the design, fabrication, and testing of new concepts and technology

• Innovate to solve engineering or production challenges in the area of paints/coatings/polymer science/ sealants/ corrosion

Highlights of Products Built in St. Louis:

• Air Proprietary Programs: Engage in innovative projects that enhance our defense capabilities and contribute to national security.

• F-15EX: The latest variant of the F-15, featuring advanced avionics and weapon systems for superior air dominance.

• T-7A Red Hawk: A next-generation trainer aircraft designed to prepare pilots for modern combat.

• MQ-25 Stingray: The first unmanned aerial refueler for the U.S. Navy, enhancing the capabilities of carrier-based operations.

• F/A-18 Super Hornet: A multi-role fighter aircraft known for its versatility and advanced capabilities.

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.  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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

• 2+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelors Degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• (Level 3) 5+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelors Degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education.

• Experience supporting stabilization and improvement efforts in a manufacturing setting

• Experience supporting defense and/or aerospace customers

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