MP&P Engineer 3

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is looking for an MP&P Engineer (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in Mesa, AZ. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in Nondestructive Evaluation.

The position will involve developing and qualifying composite materials, technical evaluations, and working closely with various engineering teams. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and technical knowledge of inspection systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Nondestructive Evaluation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Functional knowledge of inspection systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify composite materials and processing methods.
• Provide material and process support for part fabrication.
• Conduct root-cause investigations for material issues.

Skills

Nondestructive Evaluation

Composite materials development

Technical communication

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ultrasonic inspection instruments

3D modeling software

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking an MP&P Engineer (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in Mesa, AZ.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 3+ years of experience working in Nondestructive Evaluation
• Work in a casual, professional environment with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams who deliver cutting edge aerospace solutions
• Split your time between office, lab, and production floor—see ideas move from test to flight
• Influence real products on advanced and proprietary air platforms
• Clear paths for long‑term career growth into technical leadership or management
• Use your curiosity and technical grit to solve meaningful manufacturing challenges every day
• Ensure the efficient production of our world‑class aerospace products, including advanced platforms for our Air Proprietary programs

Position Responsibilities

• Apply chemistry, physics, and material science to develop and qualify composite materials and processing methods
• Provide technical evaluation and material and process support to composite part fabrication
• Perform root‑cause investigations and implement corrective & preventive actions for material and process issues
• Create and execute test plans, write reports and input to specifications for materials, tools, and processes
• Qualify and approve equipment, materials and processes
• Guide material testing in the Materials & Processes Laboratory
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement
• Travel to suppliers as needed
• Integrate new technologies and promote standardization across product lines
• Manage test/audit programs, ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, and incorporate EHS, LEAN, and Quality principles into your work

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• ASNT Level 2 or 3 certifications in UT, RT, MT, PT or ET
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to convey technical and conceptual material to individuals at all levels within and outside of organization
• Functional knowledge of instruments, systems, and software used for ultrasonic inspection of composites using manual or automated pulse echo, through transmission, pitch‑catch, and phased array techniques
• Functional knowledge of instruments, systems, and software used for magnetic particle, penetrant and eddy current inspection
• Functional knowledge of instruments, systems, and software used for radiographical inspection
• Knowledge of reference standard development and fabrication
• Experience with robotics, 3D modeling, 3D printing, Computed Tomography (CT), and/or Ultrasonic Phased Array
• Experience working in an engineering or scientific lab
• Experienced reading drawings and using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)

Required Education

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor and typically 5 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Travel

Very slight chance of domestic travel.

Work Hours

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Additional

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.