Senior Non-Metals Materials & Processes Engineer

Chino Hills Senior Living; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stock incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Four weeks of paid time off

Job summary

A defense development company based in California is seeking a Senior Materials & Process Engineer to oversee non-metallic materials for their advanced weapon systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience in materials engineering, and proficiency with characterization techniques. This role involves ensuring material quality, developing specifications, and supporting production processes. Competitive benefits including medical insurance and stock incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with non-metal materials, preferably within the aerospace or automotive industries.
• Experience with mechanical testing and thermal aging/cycling testing.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and comply with ITAR eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on material selection and qualification strategies.
• Implement quality assurance protocols for raw material consistency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to non-metallic materials.

Skills

Process control

Quality assurance

Material characterization techniques

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science/engineering, polymer science, chemistry, or related discipline

Tools

FTIR/Raman

SEM/EDS

DSC

TGA

Job description

A defense development company based in California is seeking a Senior Materials & Process Engineer to oversee non-metallic materials for their advanced weapon systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience in materials engineering, and proficiency with characterization techniques. This role involves ensuring material quality, developing specifications, and supporting production processes. Competitive benefits including medical insurance and stock incentives are offered.