Senior Aerospace Materials & Processes Engineer

Overview

Senior contract M&P Engineer role covering material selection, specifications, MRB, and production support on an ITAR program. Fully onsite in Savannah, GA, at $67–$87/hr.

Role Description

This is a contract position, fully onsite in Savannah, GA. Pay rate: $67–$87/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 senior Aerospace Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to support an expanding M&P scope at a business aviation manufacturer, including NDT engineering, product support, MRB, and sustaining engineering on an ITAR-controlled program. You will be a recognized technical authority for material selection and M&P specifications.

Responsibilities

• Select materials for pressurized and unpressurized aircraft environments
• Author and revise materials and processes 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
• Drive continuous improvement projects and develop standards for M&P activities
• Resolve complex engineering issues balancing technical product, cost, and schedule

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
• 10+ 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 selecting aerospace materials and revising M&P specifications
• Experience writing test plans and reports
• Experience with CATIA and SmarTeam

Preferred expertise (one or more)

• Knowledge of REACH, TSCA, and EPA regulations / Materials of Concern
• 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