Principal Aerospace Materials & Processes Engineer

Overview

Principal-level contract M&P Engineer leading complex materials, NDT, and MRB work for aircraft production on an ITAR program. Fully onsite in Savannah, GA, at $68–$88/hr.

Role Description

This is a contract position, fully onsite in Savannah, GA. Pay rate: $68–$88/hour.

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

We are seeking a principal-level Aerospace Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to lead complex M&P work for a business aviation manufacturer on an ITAR-controlled program. The expanding scope covers NDT engineering, product support, MRB, and sustaining engineering, with problems that often have no established precedent.

Responsibilities

• Own M&P engineering projects of major complexity within established scope
• Make authoritative technical decisions on materials, processes, and specifications
• Generate and communicate M&P requirements to 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 MRB, resolving nonconformances and leading RCCAs
• Lead continuous improvement and develop standards and guides for M&P activities
• Mentor engineers and lead investigation of new technical areas

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); advanced degree preferred
• 13+ years in a specific technical discipline or 15+ years of broad engineering experience (Master's may count for up to 2 years, PhD up to 4 years)
• Demonstrated manufacturing liaison / MRB experience and continuous improvement implementation
• Experience writing test plans and reports
• Experience with CATIA and SmarTeam

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