Aerospace Materials & Process Engineer

Mach10 Solutions; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional advancement

Job summary

Mach10 Solutions in Columbia, MO is seeking a motivated Materials and Process Engineer to oversee qualification, production, and refinement of aerospace manufacturing methods and materials. You will work with operations, quality, suppliers, and mechanical engineers to ensure reliability and compliance with aerospace standards.

Key efforts include material selection, process optimization (braze, weld, machining, heat treatment), root-cause analysis, supplier qualification, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience with composite manufacturing and material handling.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, AS9100 standards, and aerospace material specifications.
• Proficiency in DOE, SPC, and process capability analysis.
• Experience with joining techniques such as soldering, adhesive bonding, brazing, or welding.
• Knowledge of NDT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify and validate materials suitable for aerospace components and structural assemblies.
• Refine and verify production techniques, such as brazing, welding, machining, forming, heat treatment, and composite bonding, to ensure consistent manufacturing quality.
• Create and oversee the documentation of process standards, material specifications, and operational work instructions.
• Facilitate the transition of new products into production and assist with manufacturing readiness.
• Utilize systematic root-cause analysis to resolve production issues and address material defects.
• Implement and validate corrective measures to help prevent recurring production errors.
• Partner with mechanical engineering teams to assess the durability, manufacturability, and compatibility of materials.
• Oversee the certification and qualification of new equipment, processes, suppliers, and materials.
• Review production data to identify performance trends and help minimize scrap and rework rates.
• Engage in metallurgical evaluations, testing, and failure analysis within the laboratory.
• Assist with supplier audits and development to resolve material-related challenges.
• Draft technical documentation, including engineering reports and qualification records.
• Maintain adherence to all relevant customer, regulatory, and aerospace industry standards.
• Manage engineering changes and configuration control regarding material and process updates.
• Lead initiatives to improve process reliability, reduce cycle times, and lower production costs.
• Provide technical guidance to the manufacturing team to help resolve complex production obstacles.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Material handling

Metallurgy knowledge

Joining techniques

FAA/AS9100 aerospace standards

DOE/SPC/process capability analysis

Education

Bachelors in Metallurgy/Materials Engineering/Materials Science

Job description

Mach10 Solutions in Columbia, MO is seeking a motivated Materials and Process Engineer to oversee qualification, production, and refinement of aerospace manufacturing methods and materials. You will work with operations, quality, suppliers, and mechanical engineers to ensure reliability and compliance with aerospace standards.

Key efforts include material selection, process optimization (braze, weld, machining, heat treatment), root-cause analysis, supplier qualification, and documentation.