Senior Chemical Technologies Engineer

Senior Chemical Technologies Engineer

The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes Materials & Processes (BCA M&P) is seeking a Senior Chemical Technologies Engineer for the 787 Wing & Empennage Engineering Support Team in North Charleston, SC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define engineering requirements and select or recommend parts, materials, processes, manufacturing technologies, machinery, tools, and automation systems to support product design and manufacturing in accordance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Plan and execute qualification activities for new materials, parts, processes, and suppliers, including test programs and audits.
• Perform failure and performance analyses of tools, materials, parts, or processes to identify root causes and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Manage test programs, supplier qualifications, and related documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Apply project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule objectives for assigned tasks and projects.
• Integrate environmental health and safety, LEAN, and Quality principles into materials/process design, research and qualification, procedures, and laboratory/office operations.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other engineering teams to support product development and production readiness.
• Maintain technical records, specifications, and reports to support audits, certifications, and continuous improvement efforts.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 5+ years' experience in Engineering and Manufacturing environment
• 3+ Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications related to chemical finishes and corrosion protection for aerospace applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with aerospace organic and inorganic finishes
• Experience with aerospace chemical coating technology
• Experience with chemical coating material qualification
• Experience analytical lab practices (FTIR, GCMS, environmental testing)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills