Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Metallurgy)

TL;DR

Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Metallurgy): Accelerating the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing processes for integrated vehicle structures with an accent on L-PBF alloy metallurgical evaluation and microstructure characterization. Focus on defining material qualification test plans, generating design allowables, and executing root cause investigations for material-related quality.

Location: Torrance, California, United States. Must be able to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.

Salary: $141,380 - $194,390 USD

Company

A technology company that uses machine learning and the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) to optimize the additive manufacturing of complex structures for automotive and aerospace sectors.

What you will do

• Act as an SME in L-PBF alloy metallurgical evaluation and microstructure characterization to improve printed material capability.
• Define and execute material qualification test plans and generate corresponding material allowables for design.
• Perform process development and qualification for onboarding new materials and manufacturing processes.
• Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing.
• Lead root cause investigations and support material-related quality monitoring tools.
• Collaborate within integrated product teams (IPTs) to provide material solutions for customer requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in materials science, engineering, or a 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 interpreting aerospace and defense requirements, including AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications.
• Expertise in additive manufacturing, metallurgy, heat treatment, or forgings/castings.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering.
• Knowledge of fatigue and fracture behavior, including MMPDS fundamentals.
• Experience with NADCAP or other auditing methodologies.
• Familiarity with metallographic evaluation, powder characterization, and tensile testing.
• Proficiency with 3D Modeling in Teamcenter / NX.

Culture & Benefits

• Holistic compensation including competitive salary, equity plan, and results-based incentive bonuses.
• Comprehensive wellness package with paid vacation, sick time, and a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave to support growing families.
• Full health benefits including HMO and Premium PPO options, plus life and disability insurance.
• Reimbursement for learning and development initiatives to support professional growth.
• Collaborative, high-performing environment focused on disrupting traditional manufacturing.