Materials and Processes Engineer

Lead the innovation behind next-generation Aerospace as a Materials and Processing Engineer

Location: Savannah, GA |
Payrate: $87.40/hour |
Schedule: 1stshift, 8am to 5pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace organization to find an accomplished Materials and Processing Engineer ready to tackle complex technical challenges and help shape the future of aircraft design and production.

Make an impact at the forefront of aerospace engineering

This is a high-level engineering opportunity for a technical expert who can guide major engineering programs, develop innovative solutions, and serve as a trusted authority in Materials and Processes Engineering.

You’ll work on projects involving critical engineering problems, advanced technologies, and extensive development, balancing technical performance, cost, schedule, quality, and long-term product objectives. Your expertise will directly support the development and production of advanced aerospace products and services.

• Lead and guide the successful completion of major engineering programs and complex technical initiatives.
• Select appropriate engineering methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve challenging Materials and Processes issues.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority and resource for engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Anticipate complex technical challenges and develop creative, effective solutions, standards, and engineering guidelines.
• Make authoritative technical recommendations while balancing product performance, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Generate and communicate technical requirements to external suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, including Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, and Mechanical.
• Review proposed designs and workflows using Smar Team and CATIA.
• Develop and support EAR-approved test plans and results reports.
• Provide manufacturing liaison support, including successful Material Review Board (MRB) integration.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and process effectiveness.
• Evaluate and select materials for use in both pressurized and unpressurized aircraft environments.
• Support the revision and development of Materials and Processes specifications.
• Monitor developments in aerospace materials, processes, and environmental regulations and recommend innovations that improve products and processes.
• Consider regulatory requirements related to materials and chemical substances, including REACH, TSCA, and EPA requirements.
• Work independently with broad technical latitude while maintaining focus on long-range program objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a specific technical discipline or 15+ years of broad engineering experience across multiple technical disciplines.
• Extensive experience solving complex engineering problems and developing innovative technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of Materials and Processes Engineering principles.
• Experience working independently and making technically authoritative decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to balance technical requirements with cost, schedule, quality, and product objectives.
• Ability to work full-time onsite.

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Aerospace or aircraft manufacturing experience.
• Experience generating and communicating technical requirements to suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• Experience with Smar Team and CATIA.
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