Material and Process Engineer 3

Apex Systems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Woodland Hills, California, is hiring a Material and Process Engineer to define requirements and guide development of parts, materials, and processes for innovative products.

The role supports production of optimized product lines and requires a STEM BS with related experience and potential for secret clearance.

Join a team focused on mission-enabling solutions and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in a STEM discipline; materials science preferred.
• Experience: 5y with BS, 3y with MS, or 1y with PhD.
• Industry: aerospace/defense or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Technical: metallurgy basics, heat treatment, and testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Define engineering requirements for parts, materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Qualify new materials, parts, and processes and manage supplier qualification.
• Support design reviews and failure analyses for metallic parts and processes.
• Assist in supplier qualification and respond to technical inquiries.
• Perform analyses to characterize performance and identify root causes of failures.
• Coordinate and support lab activities and compile test data.
• Apply project management to meet cost, technical, and schedule targets.
• Create and revise material and process specifications, work instructions, and test plans.
• Investigate non-conformances and supplier deviations.
• Maintain engineering records and support configuration control.
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Job description

Job#: 3040898

Job Description:

Material and Process Engineer 3

Location: Woodland Hills, California (Onsite)

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Role Overview

An opportunity exists for a Material and Process Engineer to join a team focused on mission-enabling solutions. This role involves defining engineering requirements to develop, select, and recommend parts, materials, and processes used in product design and manufacturing. The position supports the development and production of optimized product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the definition of engineering requirements for parts, materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies.


• Qualify new materials, parts, and processes to meet requirements and manage supplier qualification programs.


• Support engineering design reviews and participate in failure analyses for metallic parts and processes.


• Assist in supplier qualification and respond to routine technical inquiries.


• Perform analyses to characterize performance or determine causes of failures, recommending corrective actions.


• Coordinate and support lab activities and compile test data for interpretation.


• Use project management practices to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements.


• Support the creation and revision of material and process specifications, work instructions, and test plans.


• Support investigations of non-conformances and supplier deviations.


• Maintain engineering records and support configuration control and design reviews.


• Communicate technical findings to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline is required, preferably in Materials Science and Engineering. Experience requirements vary with education level: 5 years with a Bachelor's, 3 years with a Master's, or 1 year with a PhD.

Experience: This position may be filled at multiple levels. For the Principal level, 5 years of engineering experience is required with a Bachelor's. For the Senior Principal level, 8 years of engineering experience is required with a Bachelor's. All candidates must have experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments, including at least 2 years with manufacturing processes such as machining, forging, forming, fastening, welding/brazing, and plating/coating.

Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of metallurgy for ferrous and nonferrous alloys, heat treatment, corrosion/fatigue fundamentals, and common materials testing methods is required. Candidates should have hands‑on exposure to metallographic sample preparation and basic lab techniques. The ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications related to metallic materials is also necessary.

Additional: Must be willing and able to obtain a DOD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with an active secret clearance are highly preferred for this position


• A Master's degree in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or polymer engineering.


• A PhD in material science or materials engineering.


• Experience mentoring and developing employees.


• Knowledge of physical and mechanical properties and evaluation methods (e.g., tensile strength, fatigue, SEM, non‑destructive inspection).


• Detailed knowledge of production processes such as forging, casting, coating, plating, heat treating, welding, additive manufacturing, or composite manufacturing.


• Hands‑on experience in a high‑production manufacturing environment.


• Experience with technical review of materials processing.


• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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