Metallurgist

Safran Group; Ajax; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Ajax, Ontario, is seeking a Metallurgist to review engineering drawings, evaluate materials and processes, and support MRB decisions across landing gear components.

The candidate will conduct metallurgical investigations, collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, suppliers and customers, and develop material specifications and reports for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• P. Eng designation or eligible for registration with Professional Engineer Ontario (PEO)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in aerospace materials and process engineering, metallurgy, or related engineering disciplines
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, repair, or sustainment programs
• Experience conducting metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, and root cause analysis
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Strong knowledge of aerospace metallic materials including ultra-high-strength steels, titanium alloys, and aluminum alloys
• Knowledge of MRB, NCR, corrective action, and root cause analysis methodologies

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings to ensure material and process compliance
• Evaluate and approve materials and special process techniques used in manufacturing and repair activities
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and provide technical disposition for material and process non-conformances
• Conduct metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, and root cause analysis activities
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to resolve material and process-related issues
• Conduct failure analysis of landing gear components and recommend process improvements to mitigate risks
• Support qualification, production, and in-service product support activities
• Develop and maintain material and process specifications, procedures, and technical reports
• Support customer audits, technical reviews, investigations and qualifications activities as required
• Provide metallurgical expertise in project management, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions

Skills

Metallurgical engineering

Aerospace materials

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Cross-functional teams

Influence decisions

Education

Metallurgical Engineering degree

Job description

Metallurgist

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Reference number

2026-186211

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - System architecture

Job title

Metallurgist

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• Review engineering drawings to ensure material and process compliance.
• Evaluate and approve materials and special process techniques used in manufacturing and repair activities.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and provide technical disposition for material and process non-conformances
• Conduct metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, and root cause analysis activities.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to resolve material and process-related issues.
• Conduct failure analysis of landing gear components and recommend process improvements to mitigate risks.
• Support qualification, production, and in-service product support activities.
• Develop and maintain material and process specifications, procedures, and technical reports.
• Support customer audits, technical reviews, investigations and qualifications activities as required.
• Provide metallurgical expertise in project management, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Communication Skills

Internal: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence decisions, prepare technical reports, present findings, and provide metallurgical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.

External: Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills to effectively engage with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders in the resolution of material, process, manufacturing and quality-related issues.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Material Science or a related field
• P. Eng designation or eligible for registration with Professional Engineer Ontario (PEO).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in aerospace materials and process engineering, metallurgy, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, repair, or sustainment programs.
• Experience conducting metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace metallic materials including ultra‑high‑strength steels, titanium alloys, and aluminum alloys.
• Knowledge of special process technologies including heat treatment, shot peening, coatings, plating, surface treatments, and forging.
• Experience working with aerospace standards such as AMS, ASTM, SAE, NADCAP, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Knowledge of MRB, NCR, corrective action, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive issue resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate complex material, process, and manufacturing issues and develop practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Landing gear or aerospace structural component experience considered an asset.

Salary: $90,500 to $113,000

Reason for Recruitment: Replacement

Feeling hesitant because you don't meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems (SafranLS) is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply. If you love a challenge and want to work in an exciting, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you.

We see diversity as a means to leverage creativity, collective performance and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. SafranLS is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well‑being in the workplace.

SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.

At SafranLS, a passion for Aerospace can mean a limitless career, land your next position with us!

While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job location

North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto

City (-ies)

Ajax

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years