Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that\xe2\x80\x99s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Overview Boeing is the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest (Per Boeing LinkedIn page) aerospace company and a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services. Building on a legacy of over a century of innovation and leadership, Boeing continues to lead the way in technology and innovation, customer delivery, and investment in its people and future growth of aerospace. In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 75 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India\xe2\x80\x99s defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space. Technology for today and tomorrow The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 3000+ diverse engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace. People-driven culture At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring diverse perspectives and thoughts \xe2\x80\x93 enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected. No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people\xe2\x80\x99s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing. At Boeing, we are inclusive, diverse, and transformative. With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace. The Research & Technology team in Bangalore has an immediate opening for an Associate Materials and Processes Engineer - Metallic Materials to support the Chemical Technologies team which is part of Materials & Manufacturing Technology Integration team. Primary responsibilities: In this position,

• Primary responsibilities include selection of different test methods, characterization techniques and interpret the test data using various analytical techniques.
• Hands on experience in following materials testing methods:
  • Hardness Analysis
  • Microstructure analysis
  • Surface treatment analysis (Organic and inorganic Coatings/Finishes)
  • Elemental analysis using various methods
  • Mechanical testing
• Highly Experienced in writing material analysis reports
• Lead and Mentor the young engineers
• Benchmark competitive products and identify design alternatives.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and execute materials characterization and investigation plans.
• Procure analytical equipment as and when needed
• Analysis of Chemical, mechanical, physical, and metallurgical properties of aerospace grade metallic materials and understand their interactions with each other.
• Communication of results and scientific interpretation is expected through preparation of professional technical reports and presentations.
• Manage small to medium projects that require advanced knowledge of materials characterization instruments.
• Review the material analysis reports.
• Providing inputs for periodic updates and reviews in the form of progress reports.
• Be able to work in a team environment and provide expertise to the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typical Education & Experience:
• Engineering Bachelor Or Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar appropriate degrees with 5 to 8 years of relevant Work Experience
• Proven track record in technical report writing- integrate the material analysis report with interpreting the test data and concluding the material and processes.
• Experience with a variety of metallic materials testing and characterization methods is required.
• Diverse knowledge of aerospace grade materials and their processing is required
• Knowledge on industry (ASTM, ISO and Boeing) materials testing procedures is required.
• Knowledge on heat treatment processes and process standards
• Familiarity with industry specifications for steel, Aluminum, copper and other metallic materials.
• Hands-on experience with at least several of the capabilities listed below in a professional environment is required.
  • Operating and maintaining analytical instruments including but not limited to Rockwell & Vickers hardness analysis
  • Elemental analysis methods \xe2\x80\x93 Carbon-Sulphur analysis, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS and XRF analysis.
  • Metallographic sample preparation and microstructure analysis.
  • Electron Microscopy (SEM)- Image analysis
• Ability to analyze data and draw deeper conclusions from analytical data to drive faster turnaround times
• Demonstrable track record of learning new technologies quickly and using your skillset to have a tangible impact in a short time frame
• Ability to identify and execute metallic materials testing metrics to shorten the cycle of learning
• Apply knowledge in inorganic chemistry to solve issues in characterizing the coatings and finishes.
• A technical leader with the ability to positively influence peers and bring the team together
• Track record of intellectual property creation
• Implement Boeing safety standards while working.
• Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of industrial experience in the area of metallic materials testing and characterization.
• Experience in materials processing, research & development, and product development in the aerospace industry.
• Hands on experience in characterization techniques and equipment, including SEM-EDS, Rockwell/Vickers\xe2\x80\x99s hardness, Elemental Analysis, Metallographic sample preparation, optical microscopy, mechanical property testing.
• Working experience on aerospace grade materials
• Should have knowledge on coating Chemistry, application and functional testing (Corrosion, Adhesion, Hardness, wear, fatigue, etc.) of these coating systems.
• Broad understanding of failure modes in metallic materials
• Experience with technical review of material processing and understanding interaction between process variables and resultant material performance

Typical Education & Experience:

• Engineering Bachelor Or Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar appropriate degrees with 5 to 8 years of relevant Work Experience

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.