Composites Materials and Processes Engineer - 2nd shift

Apex Systems; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee stock purchase program

401K plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Composites Materials and Processes Engineer for a 2nd shift role in Mesa, Arizona. The position involves working hands-on at the intersection of lab, factory, and design to shape advanced aerospace platforms.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with experience in composites, polymer chemistry, and failure analysis. This role offers a contract position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with 2+ years experience or a Master's degree.
• 1+ years experience with composites and processing techniques preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience with polymer chemistry analytical techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify composite materials and processing methods.
• Perform root-cause investigations for material and process issues.
• Integrate new technologies and promote standardization across product lines.

Skills

Composite materials knowledge

Polymer chemistry

Failure analysis

Production problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Composites Materials and Processes Engineer - 2nd shiftApply**Job#: 3038158****Job Description:**Composites Materials and Processes Engineer - 2nd shift**Location:** Mesa, Arizona (Onsite)Role OverviewA hands-on materials and processes engineer is sought to join a composite materials fabrication site. This role involves shaping advanced aerospace platforms by working at the intersection of the lab, factory, and design. The position is suitable for a motivated and collaborative engineer, either early-career or experienced, with a passion for composites, polymer chemistry, failure analysis, and production problem-solving.Key Responsibilities* Develop and qualify composite materials and processing methods.* Provide technical evaluation and material and process support to composite part fabrication.* Perform root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for material and process issues.* Create and execute test plans, write reports, and provide input to specifications for materials, tools, and processes.* Qualify and approve equipment, materials, and processes.* Guide material testing in the Materials & Processes Laboratory.* Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement.* Integrate new technologies and promote standardization across product lines.* Manage test and audit programs, ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.* This role is a full-time, 2nd shift position and is 100% onsite.Required Qualifications* Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.* A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree.Preferred Qualifications* 1+ years working with composites, elastomers, and associated processing techniques.* Hands-on lab experience with polymer chemistry analytical techniques.* Familiarity with materials such as epoxy, cyanate ester, bismaleimide, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, and adhesives.* Experience with composite failure modes (structural and nonstructural) and failure analysis.* Experience in creating technical specifications, reports, and test plans.* Comfortable reading engineering drawings and using Microsoft Office.* Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations and briefings.* Ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Mesa, AZ, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** June 23, 2026**Pay Range:** $50 - $60 per hour