Materials and Processes Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Materials & Processes Engineer in Savannah, GA to support planning, design, analysis, and liaison activities across aerospace products. You will tackle complex problems, collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers, and help meet quality, performance, schedule, and cost objectives.

The role is full-time onsite with ITAR/EAR considerations and requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of deep discipline experience or 10+ across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in a specific technical discipline or 10+ years across multiple disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work with limited supervision.
• Experience applying engineering principles to complex projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of Materials and Processes engineering and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work full-time onsite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate important engineering projects involving Materials and Processes.
• Provide specialized technical guidance and assistance to engineering team members.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and theories to solve complex technical problems.
• Develop practical solutions while balancing schedule, cost, quality, and performance objectives.
• Generate and communicate technical requirements to external suppliers and internal engineering disciplines, including Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, and Mechanical.
• Review proposed designs and engineering workflows using SmarTeam and CATIA.
• Develop and support EAR-approved test plans and results reports.
• Participate in manufacturing liaison activities and Material Review Board (MRB) integration.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a technical liaison with teams and representatives outside the assigned engineering group.
• Stay current on developments in M&P and related aircraft engineering disciplines and recommend innovations that improve product quality and effectiveness.
• Work on engineering projects involving critical problems that require significant technological advances and extensive development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Materials & Processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SmarTeam

CATIA

Job description

Shape the future of Aerospace as a Materials & Processes Engineer

Location: Savannah, GA | Payrate: $56.09/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 8am to 5pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to find an experienced Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer ready to take on complex engineering challenges and help advance the development and production of next-generation aircraft.

Make an impact where engineering meets innovation

In this role, you’ll support the planning, coordination, design, analysis, and engineering liaison activities behind leading aerospace products and services. You’ll tackle challenging technical problems, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and work with internal teams and external suppliers to develop solutions that meet demanding quality, performance, schedule, and cost objectives.

This is a full-time, onsite opportunity for an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and turning technical expertise into real-world aerospace solutions.

What you’ll do

• Plan, develop, and coordinate important engineering projects involving Materials and Processes.
• Provide specialized technical guidance and assistance to engineering team members.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and theories to solve complex technical problems.
• Develop practical solutions while balancing schedule, cost, quality, and performance objectives.
• Generate and communicate technical requirements to external suppliers and internal engineering disciplines, including Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, and Mechanical.
• Review proposed designs and engineering workflows using SmarTeam and CATIA.
• Develop and support EAR-approved test plans and results reports.
• Participate in manufacturing liaison activities and Material Review Board (MRB) integration.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a technical liaison with teams and representatives outside the assigned engineering group.
• Stay current on developments in M&P and related aircraft engineering disciplines and recommend innovations that improve product quality and effectiveness.
• Work on engineering projects involving critical problems that require significant technological advances and extensive development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a specific technical discipline or 10+ years of broad engineering experience across multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Experience applying engineering principles to complex projects and developing solutions independently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of Materials and Processes engineering and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to work full-time onsite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in an engineering-related field.
• Materials and Processes Engineering experience in aerospace or aircraft manufacturing.
• Experience generating and communicating technical requirements to suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• 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.
• Knowledge of aircraft materials, manufacturing processes, and related engineering disciplines.

Ready to take your engineering career higher? Bring your Materials and Processes expertise to an organization where innovation and precision matter.

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: $56.09 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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Requirements

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers