Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Metallurgy)
Divergent · Los Angeles, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$141k/yrFull-time
Purpose
As a Senior Materials & Process engineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing processes through first principles materials engineering and robust qualification testing.
The Role
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in L-PBF alloy metallurgical evaluation and microstructure characterization, supporting high-priority improvements to printed material capability and consistency.
- Define and execute material qualification test plans and generate corresponding material allowables for design.
- Perform process development and qualification for onboarding of new materials and manufacturing processes.
- Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing.
- Support material related quality monitoring tools and lead / execute root cause investigations.
- Collaborate, as M&P focal, in integrated product teams (IPTs) on development and delivery of new products.
- Engage in component design process to provide solutions to customer material requirements including delivering component specific testing.
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience executing material qualifications and writing technical specifications
- 5+ years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing environment. Experience with, and ability to interpret, aerospace and defense requirements - including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications
- Expertise in one of the following; additive manufacturing, metallurgy, heat treatment or forgings/castings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field.
- Comprehensive knowledge of materials mechanical behavior, such as fatigue and fracture – including experience with MMPDS fundamentals
- Experience with NADCAP or other auditing methodology
- Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as metallographic evaluation, powder characterization, thermoanalytical testing, tensile testing, etc.
- Proficient with 3D Modeling in Teamcenter / NX
What We Offer
- Holistic Compensation Package
- Wellness and Time Off
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness
- Investment in Growth
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment
Pay Range
$141,380 USD - $194,390 USD