Aerospace Metallurgist – Lab Testing & Heat Treat

Actalent; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Metallurgist in Lancaster, CA to lead lab-based testing and quality control for aerospace-focused products. The role requires proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and metallurgical test methods, plus strong documentation skills.

The ideal candidate holds a materials science background or equivalent experience, with heat-treat and blueprint-reading capabilities. This on-site permanent position offers a stable team environment and growth within a quality engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or 5+ years of materials science work experience.
• Heat treat experience.
• Engineering and customer requirement blueprint reading.
• Microreading experience.
• Ability to test for cross-section, grain, flow of threads, head reading, and hardness.
• Aptitude for lab work and handling parts and machinery.
• Mathematical skills including basic math, algebra, and geometry.
• Basic reading skills of English for work orders, operating instructions, company policies, and safety rules.
• Experience in writing and detailing lab reports and reviewing for accuracy.
• Aerospace fastener experience is a plus.
• NDT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on products using trained equipment.
• Read and understand instructions, procedures, routing sheets, and other required documentation.
• Follow instructions and procedures to ensure the quality of work.
• Process paperwork and ensure routing sheets are complete and accurate while maintaining product integrity.
• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and other devices to verify product specifications.
• Apply mathematical skills to perform calculations necessary for lab tests.
• Articulate quality findings both verbally and in written reports.
• Assist in the heat treat process of products.
• Review each job inspected through the lab for verification.
• Read all tests and reports to ensure they meet customer requirements.

Skills

Quality control & assurance

Aerospace experience

Microscope inspection

Cross-section testing

Inspection tools usage

Blueprint reading

Materials engineering & science

Metallurgy knowledge

Education

Bachelors in materials science

5+ years materials science experience

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Metallurgist in Lancaster, CA to lead lab-based testing and quality control for aerospace-focused products. The role requires proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and metallurgical test methods, plus strong documentation skills.

The ideal candidate holds a materials science background or equivalent experience, with heat-treat and blueprint-reading capabilities. This on-site permanent position offers a stable team environment and growth within a quality engineering