MRB (Material Review Board) Engineer

Projects Inc.; Addison (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Projects Inc. is seeking an experienced Material Review Board Engineer to support the disposition, investigation, and resolution of nonconforming product within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.

This role goes far beyond processing Non-Conformance Material Reviews (NCMs). The successful candidate will evaluate complex manufacturing issues, lead root cause investigations, assess risk to product and customer requirements, and drive corrective actions that improve process capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years in aerospace manufacturing, quality engineering, MRB engineering, or related roles.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience evaluating dimensional nonconformance and engineering deviations.
• Experience with machining, inspection methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Root cause investigations and corrective action experience.
• Clear communication of technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Aerospace industry experience; AS9100 experience; MRB authority experience.
• Familiarity with SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R, PFMEA, and statistical problem-solving methods.
• Experience with CMM inspection and dimensional analysis.
• Experience with precision machined components and tight-tolerance environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition nonconforming material per requirements.
• Evaluate product against drawings, GD&T, and standards.
• Lead RCCA investigations related to manufacturing, inspection, and process non-conformance.
• Conduct technical investigations on machining, inspection, tooling, fixtures, assembly, and special processes.
• Analyze data to identify trends, recurring issues, and systemic weaknesses.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, PM, and Customers to resolve issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in customer audits, RCCA reviews, and quality initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce escapes, scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Evaluate risk and provide technically sound recommendations under pressure.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Machining

Inspection methods

Manufacturing processes

Root cause investigations

Technical communication

Dimensional nonconformance evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

Description

Projects Inc. is seeking an experienced Material Review Board Engineer to support the disposition, investigation, and resolution of nonconforming product within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.

This role goes far beyond processing Non-Conformance Material Reviews (NCMs). The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating complex manufacturing issues, leading root cause investigations, assessing risk to product and customer requirements, and driving corrective actions that improve process capability and prevent recurrence.

The ideal candidate is naturally curious, technically grounded, and comfortable making decisions in situations where information may be incomplete or conflicting.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and disposition nonconforming material in accordance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Evaluate product against engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T requirements, and customer standards.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations related to manufacturing, inspection, supplier, and process-related non-conformance.
• Conduct technical investigations involving machining, inspection, tooling, fixtures, assembly, and special process issues.
• Analyze manufacturing and inspection data to identify trends, recurring issues, and systemic process weaknesses.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Program Management, and Customers to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in customer audits, RCCA reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on educing escapes, scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Evaluate risk and provide technically sound recommendations under production and schedule pressure.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, MRB engineering, or related technical roles.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience evaluating dimensional non-conformance and engineering deviations.
• Working knowledge of machining, inspection methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience.
• AS9100 experience.
• MRB authority experience.
• Experience supporting customer corrective actions.
• Familiarity with SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R, PFMEA, and statistical problem-solving methods.
• Experience with CMM inspection and dimensional analysis.
• Experience with precision machined components and tight-tolerance manufacturing environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Challenge assumptions before drawing conclusions.
• Separate facts from opinions.
• Follow evidence wherever it leads.
• Understand that root cause must be proven, not assumed.
• Remain objective under production pressure.
• Balance customer protection with practical manufacturing realities.
• Are trusted advisors to Quality, Engineering, and Operations.

Why Projects

This position offers the opportunity to work directly on complex aerospace manufacturing challenges while partnering with experienced engineering, quality, and operations teams. The role provides significant visibility and influence across the organization and is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems and driving meaningful improvements.

Acknowledgments:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their manager.

Projects Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Projects is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug use and abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of our employees, to the security of our equipment, facilities, and product quality. For these reasons, Projects is dedicated to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

This policy applies to all employees and all applicants for employment at Projects. Human Resources is responsible for the administration of this policy.

Pre-employment

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test after written acceptance of an offer of employment and before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and will be assigned to a testing facility designated by Projects and directed to provide a urine specimen. Collected specimens will be sent to a federally certified laboratory and tested for evidence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene use, and specimens may be tested for other illegal drug(s).