Materials and Processes Engineering

PDS Tech, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Materials and Processes Engineer in Savannah, GA. You will own major engineering projects, apply advanced M&P methodologies, and drive cost, schedule, and quality improvements across aircraft programs.

You will interact with Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, and Mechanical teams and suppliers. The role requires extensive experience solving complex problems, independent decision-making, and strong collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5–13+ years in a specific technical discipline or 10–15+ years across multiple disciplines.
• Experience solving complex engineering problems requiring innovative solutions.
• Ability to work independently and make authoritative technical decisions.
• Strong understanding of Materials and Processes Engineering and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for complete engineering projects of significant complexity within program scope.
• Make technical decisions and recommendations that influence broad activities.
• Apply advanced engineering principles using extensive technical expertise.
• Lead development of innovative principles, standards, and guidelines.
• Independently identify improved methods to optimize performance, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Plan and lead investigations into complex areas with no established precedents.
• Communicate technical requirements to suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review designs and workflows using SmarTeam and CATIA.
• Develop and support EAR-approved test plans and reports.
• Provide manufacturing liaison support including MRB integration.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives in Materials and Processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve critical technical challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Materials & Processes Engineering

Independent decision making

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SmarTeam

CATIA

Job description

Lead breakthrough solutions in Aerospace as a Materials and Processes Engineer

Location: Savannah, GA | Payrate: $56.09 - 80.52/hour | Schedule: 1stshift, 8am to 5pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to find an experienced Materials and Processes Engineer ready to take on complex engineering challenges and drive innovation across advanced aircraft programs.

Lead engineering innovation that matters

This is an opportunity for a highly experienced engineer to take ownership of major, complex engineering projects where conventional solutions may not exist. You’ll apply deep technical expertise, independent judgment, and innovative thinking to solve critical problems and develop new approaches that improve aircraft products, processes, cost, and schedule.

Your expertise will help shape engineering standards, guide multidisciplinary teams, and advance technologies that support the future of aerospace.

What you’ll do

• Take responsibility for complete engineering projects of significant complexity within established program scope.

• Make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations that influence broad engineering activities.

• Apply advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts using extensive technical expertise.

• Lead the development of innovative engineering principles, ideas, standards, and guidelines.

• Independently identify improved methods and processes to optimize technical performance, cost, schedule, and quality.

• Plan and lead investigations into complex technical areas where established engineering precedents may not exist.

• Generate and communicate technical requirements to external suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, including Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, and Mechanical.

• Use SmarTeam and CATIA to review proposed designs and engineering workflows.

• Develop and support EAR-approved test plans and reports.

• Provide manufacturing liaison support, including Material Review Board (MRB) integration.

• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to Materials and Processes.

• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve critical technical challenges.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

Required qualifications

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

• 5 - 13+ years of experience in a specific technical discipline or 10-15+ years of broad engineering experience across multiple technical disciplines.

• Extensive experience solving complex engineering problems requiring innovative and advanced technical solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make authoritative technical decisions.

• Strong understanding of Materials and Processes Engineering and continuous improvement principles.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to balance technical requirements with product performance, cost, schedule, and quality.

• Ability to work full-time onsite.

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Aerospace or aircraft manufacturing experience.

• Materials and Processes Engineering experience developing and communicating technical requirements to external suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience with SmarTeam and CATIA.

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

• Demonstrated success with manufacturing liaison and MRB integration.

• Experience implementing continuous improvement projects within an M&P environment.

• Experience developing engineering standards and guides for diverse technical activities.

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: $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.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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