Liaison Engineer - Fabrication Division (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior Level)

at  Boeing

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The Boeing Commercial Airplanes Liaison Engineering Organization is seeking Associate, Mid-Level or Senior Liaison Engineers to support the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Fabrication Division in Fredrickson and Auburn, Washington. We are looking for a proactive individual who can make prompt engineering decisions and who want to go beyond their desk and into the factory for hands on engineering.
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes Fabrication Division is responsible for detail and large assembly aircraft part fabrication for follow on integration to our commercial aircraft platforms.
This position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills as the candidate will be partnering closely with production personnel. The candidate will be the engineering representative on the factory floor transforming design into reality.
This position is fully onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations. This position involves daily exposure to factory environment which includes stairs, trip hazards, high noise areas, chemical hazards (breathing and handling), and entering airplanes during their many stages of build.
This position participates in the approximately 9-month Boeing Company Training Rotation Program, which may involve assignments to the first, second, or third shift, as well as weekend or daily overtime. The specific requirements for shift assignments and overtime vary between sites and are typically covered on a rotation basis. Additionally, there may be travel involved between Boeing Puget Sound sites during the training rotation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s or Masters of Science Degree from an ABET OR ABET equivalent accredited course of study in Engineering
• 1 or more years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering (Associate).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 3 or more years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering (Mid- Level).
• 5 or more years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering (Senior Level).
• 3 or more years of experience working with MRB (Material Review Board) activities related to aircraft systems or structures.
• Hands-on experience with materials and manufacturing processes.

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate: 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 2 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
• Mid-Level: 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 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
• Senior Level: 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.

PAY RANGE SUMMARY:

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 Associate Level: $79,050 - $106,950
Summary pay range for Mid-Level: $96,050 - $129,950
Summary pay range for Senior Level: $120,700 - $163,300
Applications for this position will be accepted through March 10th, 2024
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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