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Veridiam · 6 hours ago

Materials Engineer

El Cajon, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

Veridiam is a strategic manufacturing partner with over 60 years of experience serving various markets including aerospace and medical. They are seeking a Materials Engineer to extract, research, develop, and improve materials used in their products and processes, with a focus on metals and high-performance alloys.

Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform assigned routine and advanced or complex tests on raw material, product in process, re-worked material, finished goods and/or developmental samples in accordance with customer and/or quality standards/specifications

Conduct research on the properties, performance, and applications of metals including high-performance alloys such as stainless steel, titanium, and nickel alloys

Develop and test new materials to improve product durability, performance, and efficiency

Perform failure analysis and recommend design/material improvements

Analyze material behavior under various conditions (stress, temperature, corrosion, wear, etc.)

Review and manage internal and external material lab test results

Develop and maintain processes for new product introduction

Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation for internal and customer use

Prepare, organize, and maintain necessary samples, forms, documentation and trend charts

May provide data and analysis to material review board to support resolution of issues, initial data support to supplier and/or customer notification

Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements

Support process optimization and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure materials meet customer requirements and performance, quality and cost objectives

Provide and supply training for others in the area

Maintain clean and orderly work environment

Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and accepts constructive feedback

Other duties as assigned, requested or needed

Qualification

Materials ScienceMetallurgyHigh-performance alloysFailure analysisTechnical reportingSafety proceduresProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related field

Five (5) or more years' experience in manufacturing and/or familiarity of the international standards for testing metallic materials (ASTM E8) including steel products (ASTM A370) preferred or equivalent education and experience

Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals and blueprints

Ability understand and follow standard operating and safety procedures

High-level attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise in materials science