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Experienced or Senior Finishes and Corrosion Protection Engineer

Boeing ✓

Lead qualification and production support for aerospace coatings, sealants, finishes and corrosion-protection systems used on the Boeing 787.

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Location

North Charleston, North Charleston, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$1,12,200 – $1,85,150 per year

Combined range for Boeing Experienced Level 3 and Senior Level 4.

Application deadline: 12 September 2026

Opportunity

Job Description

This senior Materials and Processes position supports Boeing 787 wing and empennage structures. The engineer selects and qualifies corrosion-protection materials, investigates failures and ensures coating and finishing processes meet production, regulatory and supplier requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define corrosion-protection material and process requirements.
• Lead qualification of paints, coatings, sealants and surface treatments.
• Review aerospace engineering designs and specifications.
• Support production and supplier manufacturing processes.
• Investigate material and coating failures.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage qualification testing and audits.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers.

Eligibility

• Relevant Bachelor of Science degree.
• At least five years of engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• At least two years working with coatings, finishes, sealants or chemical technology.
• Meet U.S. Person export-control requirements.
• Ability to work on-site and travel when required.

Required Skills

Aerospace corrosion controlCoating qualificationSurface treatmentsMaterial failure analysis

Preferred Skills

Organic aerospace finishesInorganic aerospace finishesSupplier manufacturing supportEngineering leadership

Application Instructions

Apply through Boeing’s official careers portal and include detailed corrosion, coating, sealant and material-qualification experience.

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