6F4BI3-MP&P Engineer 3 - 6A8-Chemical/Contamination

Job Responsibilities
• Formulate, optimize, and qualify sealants, adhesives (structural and non-structural), elastomers, gaskets, and rubber compounds for application-specific requirements (adhesion, flexibility, environmental resistance, outgassing, curing behavior).
• Define material specifications, acceptance criteria, and test methods for SAR materials and assemblies.
• Design, execute, and interpret tests: adhesion (lap shear, peel), cure kinetics, rheology/viscosity, hardness (shore A/D), tensile/elongation, compression set, fatigue/cycling, environmental exposure (temperature, humidity, UV), outgassing, and chemical resistance.
• Develop and maintain application processes (dispensing, priming, curing, bonding, pot life control) and process controls for lab and manufacturing environments.
• Lead root cause analysis for sealant/adhesive/rubber failures; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and track effectiveness.
• Support manufacturing scale-up and process transfer: create work instructions, develop process control plans, conduct trials, and provide operator training.
• Qualify and audit suppliers for raw materials, adhesives, and elastomeric components; review supplier test reports and certificates of conformance.
• Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards (ASTM, D6, aerospace outgassing standards).
• Maintain lab equipment (calibrate rheometers, ovens, adhesion testers, environmental chambers) and inventory of materials/consumables.
• Prepare technical reports, test plans, and qualification packages; present results to cross-functional stakeholders (Design, Quality, Production, Procurement)



Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Typically 3+ years hands-on experience with adhesives, sealants, elastomers, or rubber formulations and testing (less for entry-level; 5+ years preferred for mid-level roles)
• Practical experience with adhesion testing, cure evaluation, and mechanical testing of elastomers
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Master’s or PhD in relevant field or equivalent advanced experience
• Experience with structural adhesives, silicone and polyurethane sealants, anaerobic adhesives, RTVs, epoxies, and elastomer compounding
• Prior industry experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or industrial sealing systems


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SCOPE OF OPEN ROLE
• Job Code: 6F4BI3 (6A8) - MP&P Engineer 3 (Chemical/Contamination)
• #Positions: 4
• Target Start Date: ASAP
• Is this Req part of the VC25B, Phantomworks or Space and Launch Programs?: Ask Manager
• Work Location/Building: Auburn, WA 17-66
• Remote, onsite or a combination of both? 100% onsite
• Are you okay with out-of-state candidates?: Yes, must relocate at own expense
• Work Schedule (i.e. FT, PT, On-Call): FT
• Direct or Indirect: Direct
• BUSINESS UNIT: Corporate
• COMPANY UNIT: The Boeing Company
• Shift Expectations (First, Second, Third): 1st
• Start Time: 5:00 am, flexible
• Does this worker follow a 9x80 Work Schedule?: No
• OT/DOT expected?: Possible OT opportunities
• Does this position require a U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance?: Yes
• Requested Security Clearance: No
• Is Clearance Required to Start?: No
• Safety Sensitive? (DOD, EFO, FAA, FMCSA, NASA, Not Required): No
• Domestic travel required?: Yes, possible travel for training
• International travel required?: No
o Will a credit card be issued? Yes
• Are you open to communication with suppliers during the candidate search process?:

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Successful completion of training is a contingency for all assignments? Classroom and OTJ training

INTERVIEW/HIRING PROCESS
• Interview/hiring process? (ex: select based on resume, phone, in person, panel, etc.) Teams meeting, camera required