Materials & Processes Director — Aerospace & Defense Innovation

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 211,530 - 290,895; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holistic Compensation Package

Paid vacation and sick time

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading technology company in Los Angeles is seeking a Materials Engineering Manager to oversee a team responsible for selecting and qualifying materials for advanced manufacturing. This role requires over 7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in materials science, and expertise in innovative materials applications. The ideal candidate will partner with key aerospace and defense entities to drive innovation. This position offers a competitive salary reflecting the importance of your contributions and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in leadership role in materials engineering.
• Experience in applying material requirements for aerospace designs.
• Expertise in materials characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of materials engineers for DAPS manufacturing.
• Collaborate with aerospace and defense primes for programs.
• Drive the introduction of materials and processes solutions.

Skills

Leadership in materials engineering

Mechanical behavior of materials

Additive manufacturing

Root cause investigation

Nondestructive evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science

PhD in materials science (preferred)

Job description

A leading technology company in Los Angeles is seeking a Materials Engineering Manager to oversee a team responsible for selecting and qualifying materials for advanced manufacturing. This role requires over 7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in materials science, and expertise in innovative materials applications. The ideal candidate will partner with key aerospace and defense entities to drive innovation. This position offers a competitive salary reflecting the importance of your contributions and a comprehensive benefits package.