Materials Engineer

LeoForce; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid healthcare

Medical and dental coverage

Monthly bonus program

Promote from within

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a hands‑on Materials Engineer in Irwindale, CA to drive fluoropolymer development from concept through production. The Senior role partners with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver material solutions and robust documentation.

You will quickly contribute by building prototypes, testing compounds, and scaling successful concepts to full production while supporting ongoing improvements and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• 2+ years of fluoropolymer experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, mix, and test fluoropolymer compounds for electrical and fiber‑optic systems.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and equipment teams to implement new material solutions.
• Build prototypes and scale concepts to full production.
• Create clear technical documentation including test plans, reports, drawings, BOMs, procedures, and specifications.
• Partner with suppliers to source materials and services.
• Support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Bachelor's in Materials Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Irwindale,CA, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $95,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Details

We are looking for a hands‑on Materials Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. This role partners cross‑functionally to bring new products from concept through production while supporting ongoing manufacturing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, mix, and test fluoropolymer compounds for electrical and fiber‑optic systems
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and equipment teams to implement new material solutions
• Build prototypes and scale concepts to full production
• Create clear technical documentation including test plans, reports, drawings, BOMs, procedures, and specifications
• Partner with suppliers to source materials and services
• Support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• 2+ years of fluoropolymer experience in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

A bit about us:

With over 40 years or proven history, we are an award winning firm that manufacturers aerospace components for organizations across the country! Using leading technology, we are continuing to grow our organization and taking our projects to new heights.

If you’re looking for stable company where you can grow your professional career, we’d love to speak with you!

Why join us?

We offer:

• Employer paid healthcare (fully covered)
• Generous Medical and Dental Coverage
• Very competitive bonus program that can be paid monthly!
• Flexibility with thoughts & ideas within each department!
• Opportunity to progress your Career -- we are a true "promote from within" organization!

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