Materials & Process Engineer

PGS Worldwide • Chandler, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Materials & Process Engineer in Chandler, Arizona for an approximately six-month onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will support Parts, Materials & Processes (PM&P) engineering for complex aerospace systems, including material qualification, specifications, test planning, design allowables, failure analysis, and compliance documentation throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; Chemistry, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience reviewing materials and process requirements.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings for materials and process requirements.
• Experience with material characterization and qualification.
• Experience developing or supporting generation of material design allowables.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, production specifications, and assembly documentation.
• Experience developing test plans and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials and associated fabrication processes.
• Experience supporting materials qualification programs and lifecycle performance requirements.
• Experience supporting new-program startup, capture, or execution activities.
• Understanding of program milestones, financial metrics, and reporting schedules.
• Strong technical documentation and analytical skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and obtaining customer approval of As-Designed Parts and Material Lists.
• Experience creating and obtaining approval of Non-Standard Mechanical Part Approval Requests (NSMPARs).
• NX or other CAD experience.
• Experience supporting Hardware Acceptance Reviews.
• Experience presenting technical information to engineering teams and program stakeholders.
• Knowledge of basic corrosion principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, and develop materials and associated manufacturing and application processes.
• Develop and maintain material and process specifications, test plans, test reports, and approval documentation.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials.
• Develop and evaluate material properties, design allowables, fabrication processes, and quality requirements.
• Perform or support failure analysis, lifecycle assessments, and material qualification activities.
• Review engineering drawings and requirements for material and process compliance.
• Generate objective evidence demonstrating compliance with contractual requirements.
• Review and approve supplier or subcontractor material-processing procedures as applicable.
• Support program milestones and technical reviews throughout the product lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

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