Material engineer Jobs in Mesa, AZ

Job Title: Materials Specialist – Inventory, Shipping & Receiving
Job Description

The Materials Specialist – Inventory, Shipping & Receiving is responsible for the accurate handling, storage, movement, and documentation of turbine engine parts, tooling, and consumables in a regulated aviation environment. This role ensures material availability to support production schedules while maintaining strict compliance with FAA/EASA regulations, customer requirements, and company quality standards. The position plays a critical role in maintaining full traceability, inventory accuracy, and on-time engine deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Support shop floor material requests and kitting activities to meet production schedules and engine delivery commitments.
• Move materials safely using appropriate material handling equipment and procedures.
• Coordinate returns, repairs, and warranty shipments with vendors and customers to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and receiving area at all times.
• Receive, inspect, label, and store aircraft engine parts and materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP/MRP systems and update transactions in a timely manner.
• Ensure full traceability of parts and documentation in line with FAA, EASA, and AS9100 requirements.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories, investigate discrepancies, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain proper storage conditions for serviceable, unserviceable, quarantine, and hazardous materials.
• Process inbound and outbound shipments of turbine engines, engine modules, and components.
• Verify parts, quantities, certifications, and documentation upon receipt to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare shipping paperwork, certifications, and packing in accordance with aviation and export requirements.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations, hazardous materials requirements, and customer shipping instructions.
• Identify and escalate nonconforming material and documentation issues to the appropriate teams.
• Support audits and inspections conducted by internal quality teams and regulatory authorities.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and security policies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in aerospace materials, inventory, or logistics, preferably in an MRO environment.
• Experience handling aircraft or turbine engine parts with strict traceability requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Quantum, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret aviation documentation including 8130-3 forms, Certificates of Conformance (C of C), and packing lists.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Effective organization and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a safety-critical or highly regulated industry.
• Background in inventory control, shipping and receiving, and material handling.
• Hands-on experience using RF scanners for inventory transactions.
• Familiarity with aviation quality standards such as FAA, EASA, and AS9100.
• Understanding of ITAR/EAR export regulations and hazardous materials shipping requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production, quality, and logistics teams.
• Reliable attendance, positive attitude, and strong performance to support transition from contract to hire.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization in a safety-critical industry where your work directly supports high-quality aviation operations. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off and company holidays to support work-life balance. You will have access to overtime opportunities and the potential to transition from contract to a long-term role based on your performance, attendance, and attitude, providing both stability and room for growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and receiving environment that supports turbine engine maintenance and production activities. You will work primarily on-site, handling aircraft engine parts, tooling, and consumables using forklifts, RF scanners, and ERP/MRP systems. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:00 . to 2:30 ., with overtime opportunities as business needs require. The work involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching, as well as lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, with defined storage areas for serviceable, unserviceable, quarantine, and hazardous materials, and operates under strict safety, quality, and security policies typical of a regulated aviation environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.