Job Description

US Citizenship only.

Questions:

1. Technical Expertise :

Can you describe your experience with materials and process engineering for cast and/or forged products, specifically involving aerospace alloys such as aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel?

Purpose: Validates hands-on experience with required materials and processes.

2. Problem-Solving & Supplier Interaction:

Tell me about a time you identified and resolved a material or process issue with a supplier. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?

Purpose: Assesses troubleshooting ability, collaboration skills, and supplier engagement.

3. Standards & Compliance

What is your familiarity with industry standards such as Nadcap and aerospace material specifications? How have you ensured compliance in previous roles?

Purpose: Confirms knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality assurance practices.

Description

• 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.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• 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

Additional Information

WE VALUE

• 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