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Boeing · 1 day ago

Materials and Process Engineer

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $147K/yr

5+ years exp

Boeing is a leading aerospace company committed to innovation and collaboration. The Materials and Process Engineer role at Spirit AeroSystems involves applying engineering principles to support the development and manufacturing of aerostructures, focusing on material selection, process improvement, and quality enhancement.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply Engineering Principles : Utilize Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials engineering knowledge to support the development, design, manufacturing, assembly, evaluation/inspection, and procurement of aircraft or aerospace structural details and assemblies

Material Selection and Development: Recommend and select Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials and components, considering environmental and regulatory requirements for chemical, environmental, and mechanical aspects of aerostructures

Concept Development: Develop new concepts for aerostructures aligned with OEM Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials and process requirements

Research and Development: Support research projects to resolve Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials and process challenges, enhance manufacturing and assembly processes, and advance Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials technology

Process Improvement: Innovate metallic and composite material fabrication and assembly processes with respect to Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials components to achieve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and compliance with contractual and regulatory standards

Standards Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of electrical/electronic engineering standards and specifications

Problem-Solving and Quality Improvement: Utilize analytical problem-solving skills to enhance delivery efficiency and quality, including Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs) related to electrical/electronic materials or processes affecting aerostructures

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMaterials ScienceCAD ToolsProject PlanningProcess ImprovementCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials Science, from an ABET accredited program

Preferred

Prior experience in the aircraft/aerospace industry focusing on aerostructure materials, processes, and standards

Proficiency in CAD tools such as Catia V5/6, Enovia, PASS, PDMLink, along with Project Planning (MS Project), Engineering Resource Planning Tools (SAP/cERP/gPLM), and standard MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Visio)

A Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Materials Science Engineering is preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of five years of direct technical experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong written and oral communication skills, coupled with effective time management abilities

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multi-functional teams (MFTs) or integrated product teams (IPTs)