Materials & Process Engineer

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.

Required Skills

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Work Schedule / Shift

• 9/80 work schedule.
• Full-time onsite in Chandler, Arizona.

Pay

• $77.31 per hour.

Job ID: 1886

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.