Aircraft Materials & Processes Engineer 3

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The Aircraft Materials & Processes Engineer assists with planning, coordinating, and performing design, analysis, and liaison engineering in support of the development and production of company products and services. The role contributes to important engineering projects, provides specialized technical assistance, and applies advanced techniques and extensions of established theories to solve a wide range of difficult problems. The engineer determines an approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives and works under limited supervision, with work reviewed for accuracy and consistency with overall objectives. The position also serves as a liaison with representatives outside the assigned group or area, supports manufacturing liaison material review board (MRB) integration, and implements continuous improvement projects. The engineer maintains current knowledge of developments in their specialty and related aircraft fields to recommend improvements to product quality and effectiveness, and performs other assigned duties.

This is a full-time, 12-month contract position with possible extension. The stated pay rate is $56.09 per hour, and the shift is first shift, 08:00 to 17:00. A direct-hire opportunity may be available after 90 days. Benefits include coverage of up to one-half of the employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan, eight paid holidays, per diem if qualified, and a 401(k) with matching.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
• Five years in a specific technical discipline, or 10 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience demonstrating successful manufacturing liaison material review board (MRB) integration and implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in an engineering-related field is preferred.
• Experience generating and communicating technical requirements to external suppliers and internal engineering disciplines, including Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, and Mechanical.
• Smarteam and CATIA experience reviewing proposed designs and workflows.
• Experience producing EAR-approved test plans and results reports.
• A good understanding of continuous improvement and its relationship to materials and processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, developing, and coordinating important engineering projects.
• Provide specialized technical assistance to team members.
• Use advanced techniques and modified extensions of theories to provide technical solutions to difficult problems.
• Determine and develop an approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
• Act as a liaison with representatives outside the assigned group or area.
• Support successful manufacturing liaison material review board (MRB) integration.
• Implement continuous improvement projects and work to improve daily processes.
• Ensure work meets customer requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and related aircraft fields, and recommend innovations to improve product quality and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Coverage of up to one-half of the employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Per diem, if qualified.
• Opportunity to become a direct hire after 90 days.
• 401(k) with matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior