Support the development of advanced aerospace materials by joining a high?impact engineering team driving innovation in cast and forged components. This role is ideal for experienced Sr Mechanical Design Engineer who thrive in supplier?facing environments, enjoy hands?on problem solving, and want to influence materials and manufacturing decisions for complex aerospace hardware.

About the Role

As a Sr Mechanical Design Engineer , you will provide technical expertise across the full lifecycle of cast and forged aerospace components. You’ll collaborate with engineering, quality, supplier development, and integrated supply chain teams to evaluate materials, resolve process issues, and support supplier readiness.

This Tempe?based role supports both new product development and existing product manufacturing for aerospace gas turbine engine components.

Key Responsibilities

Materials & Process Engineering

• Provide technical support for the design and manufacturing of cast and/or forged aerospace components
• Assess material properties, process capability, and production controls across aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel alloys
• Support materials and processes used in gas turbine engine hardware
• Participate in all phases of product development

Supplier Engagement & Problem Solving

• Work directly with suppliers to resolve casting/forging issues
• Conduct supplier assessments; evaluate strengths and gaps
• Support and occasionally conduct casting/forging supplier audits (investment casting, sand casting, ingot/billet, powder processes)
• Serve as a liaison between suppliers and engineering, quality, SDE, and ISC teams

Testing, Evaluation & Documentation

• Troubleshoot material issues and develop engineering?justified solutions
• Review engineering drawings and ensure alignment with material requirements
• Support process improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, and other methodologies
• Generate and maintain technical documentation and compliance records

Additional Details

• Must occasionally lift up to 35 lbs
• ~10% U.S. travel to suppliers
• Must use TWB for weekly time reporting
• Supplier will register worker in Fieldglass

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• 4+ years experience in materials or process engineering
• 4+ years working with aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel aerospace cast and/or wrought alloys

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s degree or advanced engineering degree
• Hands?on experience with casting and/or forging (powder, ingot, billet processes are a plus)
• Familiarity with industrial material specifications and Nadcap requirements
• Experience developing or working with suppliers
• Strong background in troubleshooting material/process issues
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and requirements
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and process improvement tools
• Familiarity with casting/forging simulation tools (e.g., DEFORM)

Why Join Us?

• Engage directly with advanced aerospace materials
• Work closely with suppliers and internal engineering teams
• Hybrid of hands?on technical work, supplier interaction, and strategic problem solving
• Opportunity to influence material/process decisions on critical flight hardware
• Competitive pay $51.40 with long?term skills growth

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a materials engineer ready to support next?generation aerospace technologies through deep technical expertise and strong supplier collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and make an impact on the future of propulsion and aerospace materials.

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