Spirit Defense - Material Review Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level , or Senior)
Core
Material Review Engineer acting as a member of the Material Review Board (MRB) to resolve non-conformances and design discrepancies in aerospace production environments.
Role type
Mid-to-Senior IC Material Review Engineer (Aerospace)
Builds
Aircraft structural components, systems, and large-scale assemblies (fuselage, wing, pylon, nacelle) for defense and space programs.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material Review Board (MRB) decision-making, root cause investigation, systems thinking, project management, cross-functional team leadership, knowledge of machined/sheet metal/weldment/composite manufacturing, interpretation of aircraft maintenance documents
Preferred skills
Experience with composite materials in design, experience in airline/FAA Part 145 Repair station/OEM liaison environments, ability to initiate design and process changes, technical curriculum development
Technologies
Advanced composites, sheet metal, welded assemblies, non-metals
Responsibilities
Utilize independent single signature authority for dispositioning non-conformances on aircraft structural components and systems; investigate root cause and recommend resolution to design discrepancies; apply systems-thinking to improve producibility of hardware; manage projects and lead cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering and manufacturing initiatives
Seniority
Mid-Level (5+ years) to Senior (10+ years), hands-on IC