Product Review Engineer 4
About the role
We are seeking proactive Expert Liaison Engineers to support operations in Renton, Auburn, and/or Frederickson, Washington, as well as Portland, Oregon. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, as you will partner closely with production personnel to serve as the engineering representative on the factory floor, transforming design into reality.
This position is fully onsite and involves daily exposure to a factory environment, including stairs, trip hazards, high noise areas, chemical hazards (breathing and handling), and entering airplanes during various stages of build. The role includes participation in the approximately 9-month Company Training Rotation Program, which may involve assignments to first, second, or third shift, as well as weekend or daily overtime. Travel between Puget Sound sites may also be required during the training rotation.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis, and develops dispositions for production non-conformances.
- Applies knowledge of Boeing design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues throughout the product lifecycle.
- Applies engineering principles to research technical, operational, and quality issues, supporting final engineering solutions.
- Identifies, documents, and analyzes reported problems, communicating deviations that could impact design intent and safety; recommends and manages resolution.
- Develops and implements product/process improvements.
- Supports Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participates in design reviews.
- Represents the engineering community from initial build through production and post-production environments.
- Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with Boeing standards.
- Develops customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Participates in on-site disabled product repair teams, accident investigation, and support teams.
- Analyzes damage repair or structural modification to determine appropriate jacking and shoring, prevent collateral damage, and assure a safe work environment.
- Designs interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.
- Develops non-destructive test procedures, tools, and standards.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's of Science Degree from an ABET or ABET-equivalent accredited course of study in Engineering.
- 9 or more years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering (Experienced).
- Prior MRB (Material Review Board) Authority required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 9 or more years of experience working with MRB (Material Review Board) activities related to aircraft systems or structures (Experienced).
- Hands-on experience with materials and manufacturing processes.
- Prior BCA Engineering Material Review Board (MRB) certification.
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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Schedule
This position requires multiple shifts and may involve off-shift, weekend, and travel assignments. The candidate may periodically be assigned to first, second, or third shift, as well as weekend or daily overtime. Shift requirements vary by site and are typically covered on a rotation basis.