Materials & Process Engineer I, II, or III

Weber Metals, Inc.; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Metals, Inc. is recruiting for Materials & Process Engineer I, II, or III to support development of forgings and rolled rings. The role covers product/process development, failure analysis, and technical support for customers and suppliers, with on-site responsibilities in Paramount, CA.

The position requires a B.S. in metallurgy-related field and up to 3 years of experience, with ITAR compliance and strong communication across organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• 0 to 3 years Metallurgy or Materials & Process Engineering experience, or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with all levels within Weber Metals.

Responsibilities

• Understand internal and external requirements related to M&P Engineer functions.
• Participate in audits, Kaizen events, Lean improvements, Six Sigma, and 6S projects when required.
• Lead responses to relevant non-conformances during Nadcap and AS9100 audits.
• Act as technical liaison with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Computer

Education

B.S. in Metallurgy / Materials Science / Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Materials & Process Engineer I, II, or III

Job Category: Office

Requisition Number: MATER001337

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Paramount, CA 90723, USA

Description

Recruiting for Level I, II, or III

Salary Range: $80,750 - $150,000/year
Location: Paramount, California

**All Applicants must comply with ITAR Requirements. US Citizens or Permanent Residents only**

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Materials & Processes, a Materials & Process (M&P) Engineer I is responsible for being able to perform the below functions while assisted. Responsibilities are surrounding the product and process development of aluminum, titanium, and nickel superalloy open and closed die forgings and seamless rolled rings, product and process failure analysis and improvement, and supplier and customer technical support.

Core Responsibilities:

• Obtains a clear understanding of all internal and external requirements relating to M&P Engineer functions.
• Participates in internal audits, Kaizen events, Lean improvements, Six Sigma, and 6S projects when required.
• Participates in customer, Nadcap, and AS9100 audits as required, including leading responses to relevant non-conformances.
• Acts as technical liaison with customers and suppliers

Product Development Function:

• Provides metallurgical definition of new products
• Accountable for forging, heat treat, and destructive testing planning, ensuring compliance to customer requirements, including approval of the forging routing
• Creates heat treat and test plans.
• Accountable for Process Procedures and First Article Packages
• Performs part-specific audits to ensure compliance with customer requirements

Process Development Function:

• Reviews, communicates, and implements customers' material, heat treatment, and destructive testing specifications to ensure Weber's continuous compliance with customer/industry requirements.
• Develops and implements forging, heat treat, and destructive testing processes, including training affected personnel and documenting in Quality Work Instructions
• Accountable for the Change Management System, including reviewing and approving changes against external and internal requirements
• Participates in Round Robin / Gage R&R studies
• Supports supplier selection by coordinating supplier-qualifying testing
• Reviews and provides disposition for metallurgical and thermal process non-conformances in the forging, heat treat, ultrasonic, and destructive test processes.
• Reviews preliminary results and provides disposition for captive lab testing, including but not limited to, metallography and mechanical testing.
• Performs statistical analysis of available data to identify trends, interactions, and key process control parameters to provide solutions for metallurgical non-conformances.
• Performs R&D studies to develop solutions for metallurgical non-conformances.
• Works in a cross-functional engineering team to analyze scrap and non-conformance trend data and works collaborate to develop and implement improvement methods to reduce occurrences.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with all levels within Weber Metals
• Ability to multitask and provide results in a timely manner as well as adjust plans under changing circumstances.
• Promotes a team atmosphere and builds harmonious working relationships both within and outside the department.
• Strong computer skills, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Determination to develop and implement solutions to resolve problems.

Education/Experience:

• B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering or other closely related field.
• 0 to 3 years Metallurgy or Materials & Process Engineering experience, or equivalent

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Expert

Computer

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Preferred

FAI Review of PIR&New Products

Expert

Forging Met Review of PIR&New Products

Expert

Shop Floor Instructions Writing&Distribution

Expert

Expert

Micro/Macro Results Review&Buyoff

Expert

Expert

Process Procedure Review of PIR&New Products

Expert

Expert

Expert

Test Setup Review&Approval

Expert

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Other.

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