Senior Liaison Engineer – Level 4

Location California, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington Job type Full-time

Locations: Renton, WA | Everett, WA | Portland, OR | San Antonio, TX | Charleston, SC
Quantity: Multiple Positions Available
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months (potential for extension)
Work Type: 100% onsite 
Shifts: Variable (1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, including weekends)
Clearance: US person required (No clearance required)

About the Role

Our aerospace client is seeking Senior Liaison Engineers to support factory operations across multiple locations. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced production environment. The selected candidate will serve as the engineering representative on the factory floor, ensuring smooth integration of design into production by making prompt, data-driven decisions and partnering closely with manufacturing personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and resolve production non-conformances through root cause analysis
  • Conduct structural and mechanical assessments to ensure compliance with design principles
  • Support factory production personnel in troubleshooting engineering challenges
  • Develop and document discrepant conditions and resolutions
  • Assist in the implementation of product/process improvements
  • Represent engineering in design reviews and IPT meetings
  • Ensure supplier and build partner compliance with Boeing standards
  • Develop engineering solutions for damaged or non-conforming parts
  • Conduct static strength analysis and structural modifications as needed
  • Participate in accident investigations, repair teams, and support teams

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (ABET or equivalent accreditation preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering
  • 10+ years of prior Material Review Board (MRB) experience
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience working in a factory or production environment

Preferred Skills & Technical Expertise

  • Understanding of materials, including steel, aluminum, and titanium
  • Knowledge of machining processes, material removal limitations, and load path analysis
  • Experience with surface prep, burns, discoloration, and FOD (foreign object debris) issues
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances (GD&T)
  • Experience using Spatial Analyzer modeling for discrepant conditions
  • Knowledge of gear tables, spline profiles, gear fit, and alignment
  • Familiarity with heat treatment, stress relief, peening, etching, plating, and finishing
  • Experience diagnosing functional test requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Proficiency with machined part repairs, including bushings, heli-coils, inserts, blending, and re-processing

Additional Information

  • No relocation assistance provided (out-of-state candidates must relocate at their own expense)
  • Not safety-sensitive
  • No travel required
  • Salary Range: $55-$85 per hour DOE and location
  • Must be able to work in a factory environment (loud noises, vapors, stairs, enclosed spaces)