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Material Science

Associate Finishes and Corrosion Protection Engineer

Boeing ✓

Develop and qualify aerospace paints, coatings, sealants and corrosion-protection processes for Boeing 787 structures.

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Location

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Junior

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$91,800 – $1,24,200 per year

Official Boeing Level 2 summary pay range.

Application deadline: 12 September 2026

Opportunity

Job Description

Support Boeing’s 787 Materials and Processes team by defining requirements for finishes and corrosion protection. The engineer qualifies coatings, sealants, surface treatments and suppliers while investigating material or process failures.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for paints, coatings, finishes and sealants.
• Plan material and supplier qualification activities.
• Conduct performance and failure analysis.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production-readiness activities.
• Maintain specifications, qualification reports and technical records.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, quality and suppliers.
• Incorporate safety, Lean and quality requirements.

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• At least two years of engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with paints, coatings, finishes, sealants or related chemical technology.
• Meet applicable U.S. work and export-control requirements.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 20%.

Required Skills

Corrosion protectionCoatings and finishesSealant technologyMaterial qualification

Preferred Skills

Aerospace surface treatmentsPlating processesChemical coating applicationSupplier qualification

Application Instructions

Apply through Boeing’s official vacancy page and describe your coatings, corrosion-protection, sealant or chemical-processing experience.

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