MP&P Engineer 3 (contract)

About the role

The Paint Lab / Materials Science Engineer will develop, qualify, and support coating formulations, application processes, and test methods to ensure durable, compliant, and cost-effective surface finishes for [product line/industry]. This role leads laboratory testing, failure investigations, supplier material evaluations, and cross-functional support for production scale-up and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and support coating formulations, application processes, and test methods to ensure durable, compliant, and cost-effective surface finishes for [product line/industry]
• Lead laboratory testing, failure investigations, supplier material evaluations, and cross-functional support for production scale-up and continuous improvement
• Perform common coatings tests (salt spray, adhesion, gloss, abrasion) and interpret results
• Write technical reports and present findings to stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects with strong organizational skills

Requirements

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related discipline
• 2+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelor’s, or 2+ years of engineering experience with a Masters
• 2+ years of engineering experience in Aerospace industry
• Years (typically 2–7) of hands-on experience in coatings/paint formulation, test methods, or materials characterization

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant work experience, or a Doctorate degree and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include experience with surface pretreatments, electrocoat or powder coatings, familiarity with industry standards, proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, and prior experience in a production-support or manufacturing transfer role.

Pay

Pay Rate Range: 71 - 76 USD hourly

Schedule

This is a contract assignment and not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

Benefits

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Benefits Information

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Unincorporated LA County Workers

In addition to the above, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.