Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Metallurgy)

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

Divergent in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Materials & Process Engineer to accelerate qualification of new manufacturing processes through first principles materials engineering and robust testing.

You will lead SME work on L-PBF alloy metallurgical evaluation, define qualification test plans, develop material specifications, and collaborate with IPTs to deliver new products while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of material qualifications experience.
• Experience with aerospace/defense requirements AMS, ASTM, MIL.

Responsibilities

• SME in L-PBF evaluation and microstructure characterization.
• Define material qualification test plans and material allowables.
• Develop and qualify new materials and manufacturing processes.
• Write and maintain material specifications for materials, processes, and testing.
• Lead root cause investigations and quality monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with IPTs on development and delivery of new products.
• Support component design to meet customer material requirements.

Skills

Metallurgical evaluation

Material qualification

Specification writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Testing & analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

As a Senior Materials & Process engineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing processes through first principles materials engineering and robust qualification testing.

The Role

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in L-PBF alloy metallurgical evaluation and microstructure characterization, supporting high-priority improvements to printed material capability and consistency
• Define and execute material qualification test plans and generate corresponding material allowables for design
• Perform process development and qualification for onboarding of new materials and manufacturing processes
• Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing
• Support material related quality monitoring tools and lead / execute root cause investigations
• Collaborate, as M\&P focal, in integrated product teams (IPTs) on development and delivery of new products
• Engage in component design process to provide solutions to customer material requirements including delivering component specific testing

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience executing material qualifications and writing technical specifications
• 5+ years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with, and ability to interpret, aerospace and defense requirements - including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications
• Expertise in one of the following; additive manufacturing, metallurgy, heat treatment or forgings/castings.
• Ability to carry up to 25 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of materials mechanical behavior, such as fatigue and fracture – including experience with MMPDS fundamentals
• Experience with NADCAP or other auditing methodology
• Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as metallographic evaluation, powder characterization, thermoanalytical testing, tensile testing, etc.
• Proficient with 3D Modeling inTeamcenter / NX

Work Environment

• Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment. May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.

Pay Range: $141,380 USD - $194,390 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

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Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.