Materials Engineering

GDKN Corp. • Tempe, AZ

4h • Onsite

About The Position

• Provide technical expertise and support in the materials and process engineering of cast and/or forged product.
• Work as part of a highly engaged and integrated Materials Engineering team.
• You will collaborate across client Aerospace engineering teams to create solutions and systems that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
• You will participate in all phases of product development and will be a technical point of contact for less experienced engineers.
• Based in Tempe, Arizona, this Materials Engineering position will provide support for new and existing cast and/or forged products including aerospace gas turbine engines used for propulsion and auxiliary power.
• Primary responsibilities include support for materials and processes involved in the design and manufacture of cast/forged parts, as well as regular interaction with suppliers to help resolve issues.
• May occasionally need to lift 35 pounds single lift.

Requirements

• Bachelors' Degree with in STEM
• 4+ years of experience in materials/process engineering in the casting and/or forging industry
• 4+ years experience with aluminum, steel, titanium and nickel aerospace cast and/or wrought alloys

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in Materials Science, Material Engineering, Metallurgy, Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Advanced degree in engineering or another related field a plus
• Understanding and hands-on experience in casting and/or forging (ingot/billet and powder production processes are a plus)
• Familiarity with industrial materials and processing specifications
• Familiarity with Nadcap and industry standards, requirements and approvals
• Capable of assessing new suppliers and determining their strengths and weaknesses
• Experience with conducting casting and/or forging supplier audits (ingot/billet,powder production, investment castings, and sand casting audits are a plus)
• Working with and developing suppliers
• Experience troubleshooting material and process issues, and providing technical solutions for rapid problem solving
• Liaison work between suppliers and client Engineering, Quality, Supplier Development Engineers (SDE), and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC).
• Working with Design Engineering
• Understanding engineering drawings and requirements
• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean and other process improvement tools
• Experience with casting and/or forging simulation tools like DEFORM

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support in the materials and process engineering of cast and/or forged product.
• Work as part of a highly engaged and integrated Materials Engineering team.
• Collaborate across client Aerospace engineering teams to create solutions and systems that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
• Participate in all phases of product development and will be a technical point of contact for less experienced engineers.
• Provide support for new and existing cast and/or forged products including aerospace gas turbine engines used for propulsion and auxiliary power.
• Support for materials and processes involved in the design and manufacture of cast/forged parts.
• Regular interaction with suppliers to help resolve issues.

What This Job Offers

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