Engineer Material Process 3

Location: Los Angeles, CA Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $90.00 USD Hourly Description:
About the Role
We are seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to support the development, qualification, and optimization of materials and manufacturing processes used in high-reliability products. This role involves working cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and testing teams to ensure product performance and compliance with engineering and quality standards. The ideal candidate combines strong metallurgy knowledge with hands-on lab and manufacturing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and support engineering requirements for materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies
• Evaluate and qualify new materials, parts, and processes to meet technical and regulatory standards
• Participate in engineering design reviews and failure analysis investigations
• Support supplier qualification activities and address supplier technical inquiries
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for material or process failures
• Coordinate laboratory testing activities (metallography, tensile testing, hardness, NDT/NDI)
• Compile and interpret test data for engineering evaluation and reporting
• Develop and update material/process specifications, work instructions, and test plans
• Investigate non-conformances and supplier deviations with supporting documentation
• Maintain engineering records and ensure configuration control compliance
• Communicate technical findings with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Work with manufacturing teams, supplier facilities, and testing labs; occasional travel required

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (preferably Materials Science or Engineering)
• 5+ years (or equivalent advanced degree-based experience) in engineering roles
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy, including ferrous and nonferrous alloys
• Hands-on experience with metallography and lab techniques (cutting, polishing, etching, hardness testing)
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, forging, forming, welding, or coating
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and material specifications
• Ability to work onsite full-time

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in materials science, mechanical, metallurgical, or related engineering field
• Deep expertise in material behavior and testing methods (fatigue, fracture, creep, stress analysis)
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes (additive manufacturing, friction stir welding, EB welding, composites)
• Experience in high-volume production environments
• Expertise in process-property relationships and material performance optimization
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

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