Material & Process Engineer (Associate, Mid Level, Senior)

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

76d • $64,600 - $128,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Materials & Structures Technology Team within Boeing Technology Innovation (BTI) is seeking a Materials & Process Engineer (Associate, Mid Level or Senior) - Composites Materials, Process, & Physics Engineer (MP&P) to join our team in Berkeley, MO. This team is part of the Composites, Materials, & Structures organization within BTI. This group has a dual mission to 1) Execute Research and Development in the technical area of next-generation thermoset composites, with a particular focus on Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) relevant materials and 2) Develop and mature applications for these new materials through advanced design and manufacturing demonstrator programs to de-risk and accelerate adoption by BDS programs. This experienced engineer will lead material selection, process development, characterization, and troubleshooting of polymer matrix and fiber-reinforced composite systems for aerospace applications. They also will be asked to lead manufacturing risk reduction demonstration programs to de-risk and accelerate adoption of new composite materials and manufacturing processes for BDS programs. This role offers hands-on exposure to lab-scale manufacturing processes, mechanical and physical/chemical testing, data analysis, and cross-functional project work with early career and senior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 2+ years of experience in new material development, insertion, composite manufacturing process development

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Engineering degree
• Understanding of composite materials and processing methods
• Familiarity with standard materials testing methods
• Knowledge of composite design considerations and failure modes
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various engineering departments/disciplines
• Strong problem solving and experimental skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with data analysis tools
• Willingness to work in lab/manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Support development and optimization of composite materials—prepregs, adhesives, and core materials—and related consumables
• Define and validate manufacturing processes (e.g., layup, curing/autoclave/out-of-autoclave processing, consolidation) to be used on production programs
• Perform materials characterization and testing: mechanical (tensile, compression, shear), thermal (DMA, TGA, DSC), moisture uptake and microscopy
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data; prepare test reports and present findings to the team
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and process control plans for production transitions
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for material and process related nonconformances
• Conduct supplier evaluations and material qualification activities
• Follow safety, quality and environmental procedures in the lab and manufacturing areas

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree