Aircraft Materials & Processes Engineer 5

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Materials & Processes Engineer 5.

Pay Rate: $88.89 per hour

Shift: First (08:00 to 17:00)

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension)

Benefits:

- coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
- eight (8) paid holidays
- per diem split (if qualified)
- opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days
- 401(k) with matching

Experience/Education:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- 13 years specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with bachelor's. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for master's and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
- Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

Required Skills:

- Experience with demonstrating successful manufacturing liaison material review board (MRB) integration and implementing continuous improvement projects.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in generating and communicating technical requirements to external suppliers and internal multi-engineering disciplines (Powerplant, Environmental Control, Structures, Electrical, and Mechanical).
- Smarteam and Catia experience of reviewing proposed designs and workflows.
- Produced EAR approved test plans and results reports.
- Good understanding of continuous improvement and how it relates to materials & processes.

Unique Skills:

- Valid driver's license may be required.
- Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Purpose:

Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope.
- Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
- Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge.
- Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas.
- Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements.
- Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
- Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
- Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.