Inspector Material Tester - 53107

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Inspector Material Tester B to join our Quality team in Everett, Washington.

As an Inspector Material Tester, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the integrity and performance of critical aerospace materials and components. Your expertise in operating advanced testing equipment and interpreting complex specifications will directly impact the quality and safety of our products. This role offers a dynamic environment where precision, analytical skills, and problem-solving are essential, and where your contributions help shape the future of aviation technology.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receive and prioritize jobs from vendors or stores based on lead instructions or shop procedures. Review inspection plans thoroughly, whether online or paper-based.

• Verify completeness and accuracy of all necessary documentation, including part numbers, serial numbers, lot numbers, and quantities.

• Select appropriate test procedures (e.g., shear, tensile, proof load) using software tools and Boeing specifications. Set test parameters and operate Universal Test Machines with proper fixtures to perform material and part tests.

• Set up and dismantle fixtures, jigs, and attachments using appropriate tools to facilitate testing.

• Operate various test equipment such as Static Tensile Testers, Oscillating Dynamic Loaders, Dead Weight Testers, hardness testers, extensometers, and stress-strain recorders, loading and unloading specimens as required.

• Use mathematical calculations (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) to compute test parameters per specifications.

• Perform a variety of tests including proof load, static load, tensile/compression, tensile/shear, torque inspections, weld procedure qualifications, and driveability tests on materials, parts, and assemblies.

• Verify weights of test items using scales to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Reject non-conforming materials or parts, document discrepancies citing relevant specifications, and submit reports to the Material Review Board (MRB). Secure non-conforming items to maintain control and traceability.

• Conduct re-inspections and initiate Reinspection Requests (R/R) as needed, coordinating with Material Review Segregation Area (MRSA) and other inspection groups.

• Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) to verify dimensions and compliance.

• Indicate Quality Assurance acceptance on paperwork and online systems, processing documentation per procedures.

• Monitor manufacturing processes such as chrome plating and heat treating to ensure quality standards.

• Ensure all tools and test equipment certifications are current.

• Interface with internal and external organizations (production, engineering, planning, customers) to resolve process or job-related issues.

• Assist and train lower-grade employees on functions, methods, and procedures.

• Work independently to plan, set up, and operate various test equipment to determine material properties such as hardness, tensile strength, compression strength, yield strength, and torque.

• Prepare and measure test specimens, record data, calculate areas and stresses, and plot stress-strain curves. Adapt and improvise equipment setups as needed.

• Troubleshoot test-related problems and coordinate with engineering to analyze defects and recommend corrective actions.

• Initiate and document nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, or assemblies according to specifications and procedures.

• Perform audits and surveillance of manufacturing and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance.

• Utilize blueprints, drawings, specifications, inspection manuals, and mathematical formulas (including trigonometry) to complete assignments.

• Test raw materials (metals, fabrics, textiles, plastics) and semi-finished materials (castings, forgings, cables, hose, sandwich panels).

• Conduct proof load tests on miscellaneous equipment such as safety belts, slings, and handling equipment.

• Refer questionable cases or suggested improvements to lead inspectors or supervisors.

• Prepare data for test reports as required.

• Follow inspection procedures to accept or reject materials or parts.

• Analyze problems involving forces, moments, and stresses.

• Review manufacturers’ technical test reports for accuracy and completeness.

• Collaborate with engineering, suppliers, FAA, and airline customer representatives to develop and improve testing processes.

• Coordinate with other departments and customers to accomplish work assignments.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.

• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints

• 3+ years of experience using precision measurement equipment

• 3+ years of experience using computers and learning new computer systems

• Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in inspection and inspection techniques

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical testing

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

•  Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union Representation Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement:

• This position is for a variety of shifts

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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: $26.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $56.36/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

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