Aerospace Material Conversion Engineer — Automation & KPI Focus

Jobtailor; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Materials/Mechanical Engineer in the Baltimore area to join our operations team. The role requires independent work and collaboration to interface with the operations organization and manage multiple projects within tight timelines.

You will provide technical support for material conversion, define KPI efforts, and help drive compliance and efficiency in daily work cells. A bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years of relevant experience are expected, with CAD experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials or mechanical engineering is required.
• A background in composites and/or automation/robotics is preferred.
• Experience generating statements of work (SOW) for external contracting.
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or with others, interfacing with operations to integrate activities.
• Manage multiple projects within reasonable time constraints.
• Identify and communicate project obstacles to the work cell manager.
• Provide technical support for material conversion functions.
• Support operation-centric meetings with technical guidance on processes and quality.
• Contribute to KPI definition and improvement for material conversion.
• Oversee capital investment projects for work cell industrialization and cost targets.
• Assist design/implementation of capital projects; manage costs.
• Create and review processes in compliance with NADCAP/AS9100 and MRAS requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking under deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA CAD

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Materials/Mechanical Engineer in the Baltimore area to join our operations team. The role requires independent work and collaboration to interface with the operations organization and manage multiple projects within tight timelines.

You will provide technical support for material conversion, define KPI efforts, and help drive compliance and efficiency in daily work cells. A bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years of relevant experience are expected, with CAD experience and