Materials and Processes Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a seasoned Materials and Processing Engineer in Savannah, GA to lead major aerospace programs and develop innovative material solutions. You will balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality while guiding engineering teams and coordinating with suppliers.

The role requires extensive independent work, strong communication across functions, and deep knowledge of materials and processing for aircraft environments. Onsite full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of focused experience or 15+ years across multiple disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative solution development skills.
• Ability to balance technical requirements with cost, schedule, and quality.
• Experience working independently with technical authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead major engineering programs and complex technical initiatives.
• Select methods and criteria to resolve Materials and Processes issues.
• Serve as technical authority for teams and stakeholders.
• Develop creative solutions and engineering guidelines.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review designs using SmarTeam and CATIA.
• Develop EAR-approved test plans and results reports.
• Provide manufacturing liaison and MRB integration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Decision making

Materials & Processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SmarTeam

CATIA

Job description

Lead the innovation behind next-generation Aerospace as a Materials and Processing Engineer

Location : Savannah, GA | Payrate: $87.40/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 8am to 5pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace organization to find an accomplished Materials and Processing Engineer ready to tackle complex technical challenges and help shape the future of aircraft design and production.

Make an impact at the forefront of aerospace engineering

This is a high-level engineering opportunity for a technical expert who can guide major engineering programs, develop innovative solutions, and serve as a trusted authority in Materials and Processes Engineering.

You’ll work on projects involving critical engineering problems, advanced technologies, and extensive development, balancing technical performance, cost, schedule, quality, and long-term product objectives. Your expertise will directly support the development and production of advanced aerospace products and services.

What you’ll do

• Lead and guide the successful completion of 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.

What you bring

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Aerospace or aircraft manufacturing experience.

• Experience generating and communicating technical requirements to suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering organizations.

• Experience with SmarTeam and CATIA.

• Experience developing EAR-approved test plans and results reports.

• Demonstrated success with manufacturing liaison and MRB integration.

• Experience implementing continuous improvement projects.

• Experience selecting materials for pressurized and unpressurized aircraft environments.

• Experience revising Materials and Processes specifications.

• Knowledge of materials containing chemical substances subject to international and national environmental regulations, including REACH, TSCA, and EPA requirements.

Ready to lead what’s next?

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $87.40 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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