Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Materials Design Engineer focused on castings, forgings, and metallography for aerospace propulsion, onsite in Tempe, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Provide materials and process engineering support for cast and forged aerospace components
• Support design and manufacturing activities for aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys
• Participate in all phases of product development, from concept through production support
• Serve as a technical point of contact and mentor for junior engineers
• Troubleshoot material and process-related issues and provide rapid technical solutions
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve casting and forging issues and drive continuous improvement
• Assess new suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and support supplier development initiatives
• Conduct or support supplier audits (casting, forging, billet/ingot, powder processes)
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal engineering, quality, supplier development, and supply chain teams
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and processing requirements
• Support process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or related methodologies
• Travel up to 10 percent within the United States to supplier locations
• Occasionally lift up to 35 lbs (single lift) as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
• 4+ years of experience in materials and/or process engineering within the casting and/or forging industry
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with aerospace aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel alloys
• Strong background in castings, forgings, and/or metallography

Technologies

• DEFORM

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Location & Contract Details

• Location: Tempe, AZ (onsite)
• Contract type: W2 6 months with possible extensions
• Hourly rate: USD 46.00 - 51.40 per hour
• Travel: Up to 10% within the U.S. to supplier locations
• Work site: On-site in Tempe, AZ

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Materials Design Engineer with expertise in castings, forgings, and metallography to support aerospace propulsion and auxiliary power applications. This role provides technical leadership in materials and process engineering for new and existing cast and forged products. You will work as part of a highly collaborative Materials Engineering team and serve as a technical resource for less-experienced engineers. This position is 100% on-site in Tempe, AZ and involves close collaboration with engineering, quality, supplier development, and supply chain teams to ensure high-performance, compliant aerospace components.

Interview Process

• Panel interviews conducted via conference call

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Extension: Possible based on performance and business needs
• Work Location: On-site in Tempe, AZ
• Travel: Approximately 10%

Timekeeping & Onboarding

• Weekly time reporting via TWB
• Worker will be registered in Fieldglass by the supplier; no direct system access required

Pre-Screen Questions

• Technical Expertise: 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
• Problem-Solving & Supplier Interaction: Provide an example of a time you identified and resolved a material or process issue with a supplier. What steps did you take and what was the outcome?
• Standards & Compliance: Describe your familiarity with industry standards such as Nadcap and aerospace material specifications, and how you ensured compliance in prior roles
• Are you local to Tempe AZ?

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100 percent employee-owned company delivering consulting and staffing solutions across technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment and offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, supporting ongoing professional growth.

Apply Now

To apply, submit an up-to-date resume that demonstrates experience with castings, forgings, and/or metallography and include detailed responses to the pre-screen questions with specific examples aligned to the qualifications.