Aerospace Materials & Processes Engineer

Overview

Contract Materials & Processes Engineer supporting aircraft production, MRB, and sustaining engineering on an ITAR program. Fully onsite in Savannah, GA, at $36–$56/hr.

Role Description

This is a contract position, fully onsite in Savannah, GA. Pay rate: $36–$56/hour.

Due to client requirements, we are only able to consider U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders for this role.

We are seeking an Aerospace Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to support a growing M&P team at a business aviation manufacturer. The scope includes production support, MRB, NDT engineering, product support, and sustaining engineering on an ITAR-controlled program.

Responsibilities

• Generate and communicate M&P technical requirements to external suppliers and internal disciplines (Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Review proposed designs and workflows in CATIA and SmarTeam
• Produce EAR-approved test plans and results reports
• Support production through Material Review Board (MRB) activity, resolving nonconformances and participating in RCCAs
• Lead and implement continuous improvement projects within M&P
• Provide specialized technical assistance and act as liaison with groups outside M&P

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (client requirement); must be legally qualified to work on an ITAR program
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace preferred)
• 5+ years in a specific technical discipline or 10+ years of broad engineering experience (Master's may count for up to 2 years, PhD up to 4 years)
• Demonstrated manufacturing liaison / MRB experience
• Experience writing test plans and reports
• Experience with CATIA and SmarTeam
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement as it relates to M&P

Preferred expertise (one or more)

• Composite fabrication, material/site equivalency, material obsolescence
• Non-Destructive Testing: UT, MT, ET
• Fasteners: design, performance, lubrication, coatings
• Sealants and adhesives: cure, mechanical strength, fuel tank resiliency
• Materials of Concern / REACH, TSCA, EPA regulations