• MP&P Engineer 4

    PDS Defense (Berkeley, MO)


    Engineering

    **MP&P Engineer 4** Berkeley, MO Posted: 10/15/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    213100

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    26

    Positions Available:

    2

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a MP&P Engineer 4 in Berkeley, MO. Job# 213100

    Job Description:

    Defines requirements for materials, parts and processes used in the manufacture of products. Leads production of specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes. Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. Promotes standardization across business activities. Evaluates emerging technologies for potential application to business needs. Leads development and qualification of new materials, parts and processes to meet requirements. Integrates new technologies as appropriate. Manages test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements. Conducts complex analysis to determine reasons for failures of materials, parts or processes. Implements corrective and preventive actions. Leads design, development and qualification of sophisticated computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements. Works under minimal supervision. Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

    Scope of work/Position Responsibilities:

    * Apply nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods/approaches, such as acoustic, electromagnetic, thermal, optical and radiologic principles, in developing new and novel methods/approaches to address affordability and supportability objectives

    * Define requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and maintenance of products and approve their use

    * Lead development of specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes

    * Leads development, validation and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements

    * Manages test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

    * Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements

    * Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and customer requirements (ASNT, ASTM, AWS, ASME, ISO, etc.).

    * Support audits, root cause analyses, and failure investigations as a subject matter expert.

    * Supports the Team Lead and work statement, assist defining strategies and/or provides consultation.

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    * 5+ years of experience in engineering

    * Excellent written and oral communication skills

    * Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, physics or chemistry

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    * 5+ years of hands-on experience in NDE/NDT engineering in a regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, energy).

    * Experience with nondestructive evaluation processes (e.g., ultrasonic testing, radiography, eddy current testing, and penetrant inspection)

    * Experience working in multi-discipline teams, a strong desire to work with technical and non-technical customers.

    * Strong understanding of materials behavior, stress analysis, and fracture mechanics.

    * Experience with project management tools

    * Excellent time management skills to manage several simultaneous projects effectively and across various geographical locations.

    * Active / Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance preferred but not required

     

    'Exclusive Bonus Opportunity'!

     

    A limited time bonus program is currently available for this role. Speak with your recruiter today to determine eligibility before it's gone! Offer expires September 30th, 2025.'

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    Secret

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled