Lead Materials & Processes Engineer (Aerospace)

PDS Tech, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Savannah, GA is seeking a seasoned Materials and Processing Engineer to lead next-generation aerospace innovations. You will guide major programs, select methods, and act as a technical authority across Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, and Mechanical teams.

Responsibilities include developing EAR-approved test plans, MRB integration, continuous improvement, and material selections for pressurized and unpressurized aircraft environments, all while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in a specific technical discipline or 15+ years of broad engineering experience across multiple 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide 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 SmarTeam 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.

Skills

Materials and Processes

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SmarTeam

CATIA

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial in Savannah, GA is seeking a seasoned Materials and Processing Engineer to lead next-generation aerospace innovations. You will guide major programs, select methods, and act as a technical authority across Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, and Mechanical teams.

Responsibilities include developing EAR-approved test plans, MRB integration, continuous improvement, and material selections for pressurized and unpressurized aircraft environments, all while