Associate Metals Machining Engineer

Job Description

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BR&T has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Metals Machining Engineer, level 2, to join the team supporting our Puyallup, Washington and Auburn, Washington sites. The time will be split between both sites.

This position is for a Machining technical engineer for Boeing Research and Technology Manufacturing Technology Integration - Commercial (MTI-C) supporting Skin and Spar Manufacturing Business unit with a technical lead focus on metals machining and cutting.

BR&T MTI-C Metals Fabrication has earned a reputation within Boeing as the go-to organization for fast development of innovative technologies and processes to enhance and improve parts and the production process.  Our team has a dual role of engineering innovation and emergent engineering support for the Manufacturing Business Unit. In this role you will have the opportunity to enhance current machining processes and capabilities and develop new machining technologies and processes across all Boeing Metals Manufacturing Business Units.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with definition of requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of Boeing products
• Drafts engineering specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes
• Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to business needs
• Assists with development and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements
• Performs routine tests and audits to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
• Conducts routine analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes
• Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Develops computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements
• Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements
• Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas

This position allows some telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. On-site work will be at a minimum of 3 days per week.

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):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 1+ years of engineering experience
• 1+ years of experience with CNC machining in a production environment (i.e. CAM optimization, cutter tool selection, GD&T, and/or troubleshooting)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in an engineering role analyzing manufacturing processes/manufactured metal parts
• Experience selecting cutter tools for machining/turning/cutting operations on metal material

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies_._

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union:

This is a union represented position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.