Composite Technical Analyst (Mid-Level)
Company:
The Boeing CompanyAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Composite Technical Analyst (to support our Composite Materials & Structures (CM&S) team located in Tukwila, WA.
CM&S is a research and development organization within the Engineering & Technology Innovation (E&TI) division focused on fabrication of composite parts with both development and existing materials. The team matures an idea and through hands on experiments, tests, and demonstrations, developing these concepts into producible part(s) that support multiple business units and programs across Boeing’s portfolio. In our state-of-the-art composite fabrication labs, our engineers and technical analysts lead and execute a variety of composite materials & fabrication development projects, transforming ideas into reality. We work closely with other E&TI groups, Boeing Commercial Airlines (BCA) Product Development (PD), and BCA Airplane Program teams to identify, develop and transition technology needs to Boeing products.
As a Composites Technician, you will work both independently and collaborate with experienced peers to conduct hands-on composite manufacturing trials, fabricate test articles, and execute laboratory experiments to support the use of new materials, processes, and tools in the engineering and manufacture of products. The chosen candidate will be motivated, self-driven and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in hand layup, Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), other composite forming processes, bagging and debag of composite parts. Your work will primarily be performed on AFP machines. This is an on-site position, and you will be expected to spend most of your time in a laboratory environment. We are a collaborative team and you will work with cross-functional teammates including MP&P Engineers, Design & Structural Engineers, Quality Engineers & Inspectors, Test Engineers & Operators, Assembly mechanics, and support teams so a collaborative attitude and the willingness to work together are vital to our team’s success.
Position Responsibilities:
- Contribute to a highly motivated team of engineers and technicians to fabricate test and manufacturing demonstration articles via AFP layups, bagging and cure.
- Perform analysis and evaluation of AFP parts & material interactions with automation through research and testing to ensure safety, reliability and adherence to requirements and specifications.
- Support continuous improvement of products and processes by working with Engineers and fellow technicians on the design, development, fabrication, testing, evaluation and implementation of new concepts and technology.
- Support the training and development of others.
- Maintain clean and organized workspaces in accordance with labs housekeeping guidelines and 5S standards.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- 3+ years of experience with hands on fiber reinforced composite layup
- 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering documents and drawings
- 3+ years of experience working in a laboratory or production environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Associate’s degree or certificate degree or equivalent years of experience
- Automated Fiber Placement of carbon/epoxy slit tape tow of varying widths
- Ability to utilize CATIA for interrogation of part geometries
- Willingness to work in a dynamic setting with shifting daily priorities
- Inter-personal communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Familiarization with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to collaborate with others
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $68,850 - $93,150
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
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