Materials and Processes Engineering

PDS Tech Commercial; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Savannah, GA seeks a seasoned Materials and Processes Engineer to lead complex aerospace projects, applying advanced M&P principles, and coordinating with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance aircraft components.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, rigorous problem-solving, and on-site collaboration to optimize cost, schedule, and quality across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related applicable technical discipline.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 results 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

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: 1st shift, 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 results 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.

Ready to shape 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: $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

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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