Senior Materials & Processes Engineer — Aerospace Innovator

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

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.