Material and Processes Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leading aerospace company, is seeking a Material and Processes Engineer in Savannah to tackle complex technical challenges, lead major projects, and influence key aerospace programs. You will develop solutions that shape flight-critical programs and work with significant autonomy.

The role emphasizes advanced engineering judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive improvements in product performance, cost, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 13 years in a specific technical discipline or 15 years across multiple disciplines with a bachelor’s.
• Advanced technical expertise and the ability to independently solve complex problems.
• Strong technical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead major engineering initiatives and communicate recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects of major complexity within scope.
• Make technical decisions and recommendations impacting activities.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to solve critical problems.
• Lead development of innovative engineering concepts and solutions.
• Identify improved methods to optimize performance, cost, and schedule.
• Work with autonomy and sound engineering judgment to meet objectives.
• Develop engineering standards, processes, and guides.
• Plan and lead investigations where precedents may not exist.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and perform additional duties.

Skills

Independent problem solving

Technical judgment

Leadership of major initiatives

Analytical skills

Communication of technical recs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Lead This is a role for an engineer who wants to make meaningful technical contributions, influence major programs, and Innovation in Aerospace — Join Us as an MP&P Engineer!

Location : Savannah, GA | Payrate: $80.52/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 7am to 5:30pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace company to find an experienced Material and Processes Engineer ready to tackle complex technical challenges and drive innovation. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead major engineering projects, make authoritative technical decisions, and develop solutions that influence critical aerospace programs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engineering projects of major complexity within established scope.

• Make technical decisions and recommendations that significantly impact engineering activities.

• Apply advanced engineering principles, theories, and specialized expertise to solve critical problems.

• Lead the development of innovative engineering concepts and solutions.

• Independently identify improved methods and procedures to optimize product performance, cost, and schedule.

• Work with significant autonomy and sound engineering judgment to achieve project objectives.

• Develop engineering standards, processes, and technical guides.

• Plan and lead investigations in areas where established engineering precedents may not exist.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related applicable curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 13 years of experience in a specific technical discipline OR 15 years of broad engineering experience across multiple technical disciplines with a bachelor’s degree.

• Advanced technical expertise and demonstrated ability to independently solve complex engineering problems.

• Strong technical judgment, analytical skills, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to lead major engineering initiatives and communicate technical recommendations effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering or a related field.

• Experience developing engineering standards, innovative technologies, or solutions where established precedents are limited.

• Broad experience across multiple engineering disciplines.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial , you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented aerospace professionals on challenging projects that help shape the future of flight. This is a role for an engineer who wants to make meaningful technical contributions, influence major programs, and turn complex problems into innovative solutions.

You’ll be part of a culture that values expertise, collaboration, independent thinking, safety, quality, and continuous innovation.

Pay Details: $80.52 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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