Materials & Process Engineer

DP Professionals

Woodland Hills, CA

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SKILLS

Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Auditing, Automation Systems, Brazing, Casting, Change Control, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, DoD Secret Clearance, Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Entrepreneurship, Failure Analysis, Ferrous Metallurgy, Heat Treatment, High Reliability, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Techniques, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Fatigue, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Materials Testing, Mentoring, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Performance Analysis, Plating Processes, Polishing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Manufacturing, Product Design, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Regulations, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Spectroscopy, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Data, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Welding, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Woodland Hills, CA

POSTED

22 days ago

DPP is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer for our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Woodland Hills, CA
Work schedule: 9x80 A
Duration: 6 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret clearance

Position responsibilities:

We are looking for you to join our client’s team as a Materials and Process Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA.
As an M&P Engineer, you will support definition of engineering requirements to develop, select, or recommend parts, materials, processes, manufacturing technologies, machinery, tools, and automation systems used in product design and manufacturing in accordance with contractual and regulatory obligations
Additionally, you will qualify new materials, parts and processes to meet requirements and manage test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
Support engineering design reviews and participate in failure analyses for metallic parts and processes
Assist in supplier qualification activities and respond to routine supplier technical inquiries; escalate complex supplier or production issues to senior M&P engineers
Perform analyses to characterize performance or determine causes of tool, material, part, or process failures; recommend corrective actions for senior review
Coordinate and support lab activities (metallography, hardness, tensile, NDT/NDI) and compile test data for interpretation and disposition
Use project management practices to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements for assigned tasks while incorporating EHS, LEAN, and Quality principles into materials/process work, lab activities, and procedures
Support creation and revision of material/process specifications, work instructions, and test plans; ensure alignment with the Company and industry requirements
Support investigations of non-conformances and supplier deviations; collect evidence, perform basic root-cause analysis, and draft corrective action recommendations
Maintain engineering records (test reports, engineering orders) and support configuration control and design reviews as required
Communicate technical findings clearly to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Frequent interaction with manufacturing floors, supplier facilities, and testing laboratories
Occasional travel to supplier sites, test facilities, and other company locations may be required
Must comply with the company’s security, health, and safety policies

Basic qualifications for a Principal Materials & Process Engineer:

5 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline, preferrable in Materials Science and Engineering; 3 years of Material Science and Engineering experience with Masters; 1 year with a PhD
Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
Practical knowledge of metallurgy for ferrous and nonferrous alloys, heat treatment basics, corrosion/fatigue fundamentals, and common materials testing methods
Hands-on exposure to metallographic sample preparation and basic lab techniques (cutting, polishing, etching, hardness)
2+ years of manufacturing processes (machining, forging, forming, fastening, welding/brazing, plating/coating) and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications related to metallic materials and processing
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills

Basic qualifications for a Sr. Principal Materials & Process Engineer:

8 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM discipline, preferrable in Materials Science and Engineering; 6 years of Material Science and Engineering experience with Masters; 4 Years with a PhD
Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
Practical knowledge of metallurgy for ferrous and nonferrous alloys, heat treatment basics, corrosion/fatigue fundamentals, and common materials testing methods
Hands-on exposure to metallographic sample preparation and basic lab techniques (cutting, polishing, etching, hardness)
2+ years of manufacturing processes (machining, forging, forming, fastening, welding/brazing, plating/coating) and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications related to metallic materials and processing
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills

Preferred qualifications:

Active Top Secret Clearance
Master’s degree in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or polymer engineering
PhD in material science or materials engineering
Strong desire to mentor and grow employees
Expert level first principle engineering knowledge of metals and materials
Knowledge of physical and mechanical properties as well as evaluation methods (tensile strength, hardness, fatigue, fracture toughness, creep, stress rupture, SEM, non-destructive inspection, spectroscopy)
Detailed knowledge of one or more of the following production processes: forging, casting, forming, coating, plating, heat treating, fusion welding, friction stir welding, EB welding, additive manufacturing, and composite manufacturing
Hands-on experience in a high-production manufacturing environment
Experience with technical review of materials processing and a sound understanding of the interaction between process variables and the resulting material performance
Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, and highly competitive environment
Personality and drive to execute in a scrappy entrepreneurial environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules
Effective written and interpersonal communication skills
Capable of interacting with and conveying concepts within all levels of our organization
Strong academic foundation coupled with hands-on experience

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Nikki at Nikki.Rickey@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00743).

US Citizen: This role requires an Active DoD Secret Clearance. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Materials & Process Engineer

DP Professionals

Woodland Hills, CA

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