Structural MRB Engineer

PDS Tech, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PDS Tech, Inc. is seeking an experienced MRB Engineer in Mesa, AZ to support aerospace production. You will evaluate non-conforming components, develop repair designs, and prepare disposition packages to ensure flight readiness and compliance with industry standards.

You will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Analysis teams, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and produce clear technical documentation while supporting production, testing, and delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years aerospace industry experience with emphasis on structural design.
• 5+ years MRB experience with MRB Signature Authority.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft structural design and industry standards.
• Experience dispositioning non-conforming metallic and composite components.
• Experience with CAD for aircraft structures and repairs.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with PLM, configuration management, and requirements tools.
• Proficient with MS Office and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead MRB investigations and evaluate non-conforming metallic and composite components.
• Develop repair designs and disposition packages for discrepant airframe components.
• Analyze complex engineering issues and determine corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Inspection, Stress Analysis, and M&P teams.
• Support vehicle production, integration, testing, and delivery.
• Provide engineering guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare clear technical reports and documentation.
• Monitor discrepancy trends and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Work independently while maintaining quality, schedule, weight, cost, and performance.
• Provide occasional off-shift or weekend support as needed.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

MRB leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE

PLM tools

MS Office

Job description

MRB Engineer (Material Review Board Engineer)

Location: Mesa, AZ
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $60.00 - $82.75/hour
Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced MRB Engineer to support a leading aerospace organization in Mesa, AZ. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineering professional with extensive Material Review Board (MRB) experience who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. The selected candidate will play a critical role in evaluating, dispositioning, and resolving non-conforming airframe component discrepancies to support vehicle production, flight operations, and sustainment activities.

This position requires strong technical expertise in aircraft structures, manufacturing processes, repair design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) investigations and evaluate non-conforming metallic and composite aircraft components.

• Develop technical solutions, repair designs, and disposition packages for discrepant airframe components.

• Analyze complex engineering issues and determine appropriate corrective actions while ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.

• Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Inspection, Stress Analysis, and Materials & Processes teams to resolve production-related issues.

• Support vehicle production, integration, testing, delivery, and operational readiness.

• Provide engineering guidance and technical support to internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare clear, concise technical reports and engineering documentation.

• Monitor recurring discrepancy trends and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.

• Work independently while maintaining focus on quality, schedule, weight, cost, and performance requirements.

• Provide occasional off-shift or weekend support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 8 years of aerospace industry experience with a strong emphasis on structural design engineering.

• Minimum of 5 years of MRB experience with MRB Signature (Stamp) Authority.

• Strong knowledge of aircraft structural design and industry standards related to manufacturing, repair, and assembly.

• Experience dispositioning non-conforming metallic and composite components resulting from manufacturing, assembly, or field operations.

• Significant experience utilizing CAD software to develop and modify aircraft or spacecraft structures and components.

• Knowledge of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5, drawing creation, functional tolerancing, and tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), configuration management, and requirements management tools.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and technical documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).

• Experience with CATIA V5 Composite Part Design (CPD) and/or FiberSIM.

• Previous experience designing primary and secondary aircraft or spacecraft structures.

• Experience designing sheet metal components.

• Knowledge of aerospace fastener systems.

• Experience with composite aircraft structural design, manufacturing, repair, and assembly standards.

• Experience designing bonded composite structures.

• Experience developing flight vehicle systems to requirements and standards such as:

  • CFR Part 23

  • CFR Part 25

  • CFR Part 400

  • Military specifications

  • NASA standards

Pay Details: $65.00 to $82.75 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

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• 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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