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Antares

Materials Engineer II

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field. * 2+ years of experience in materials engineering. * Proficiency in optical and electron microscopy as well as ...

Sanders Industries Holdings

Materials Engineer II

Lake Forest, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

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Materials Engineer II This position exists to develop new seal polymers, spring wire materials and to support sales and production through material analysis and testing on new and existing materials.

Rivian

Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim

Irvine, CA

$85K - $107K/yr

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Responsibilities • Drive material prototyping & development in partnership with the product development team. • Complete engineering approval of program materials as part of the Materials ...

Rivian

Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $107K/yr

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Complete engineering approval of program materials as part of the Materials Engineering Validation process. Author Rivian Materials Standards and Rivian Testing Specifications. Lead advanced ...

Rivian

Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $107K/yr

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  • PTO

Responsibilities • Drive material prototyping & development in partnership with the product development team. • Complete engineering approval of program materials as part of the Materials ...

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What is the difference between Materials Developer vs Materials Scientist?

AspectMaterials DeveloperMaterials Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or related fieldBachelor's or higher degree in materials science, chemistry, or physics
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, manufacturing settingsResearch labs, academia, industry research divisions
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, R&D firms, product developmentUniversities, research institutions, industry R&D
Common Search & ComparisonMaterials Developer vs Materials Scientist

Materials Developers focus on creating and optimizing materials for specific applications, often working closely with product teams. Materials Scientists conduct fundamental research to understand material properties and behaviors, often in academic or research settings. While both roles require a background in materials science, Developers are more application-oriented, whereas Scientists focus on foundational research.

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Engineer Material Process 3

PROLIM Global Corporation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking Engineer Material Process 3 for one of our top Client for Location: Woodland Hills, CA (100% Onsite)
Qualified candidates can directly send your updated resume and contact info via email: sameer.mithaigar@prolim.com
Job Description :
Designation : Engineer Material Process 3
Location: Woodland Hills, CA (100% Onsite)
Client: Northrop Grumman
Employment Type: Contract (July 27, 2026 - January 22, 2027)
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
About the Role;
PROLIM is currently seeking an Engineer Material Process 3 for one of our top client - Northrop Grumman, located in Woodland Hills, California.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, where you'll contribute to the development of advanced aerospace and defense technologies supporting mission-critical national security programs.
As a Materials & Process Engineer, you will play a key role in defining engineering requirements, qualifying materials and manufacturing processes, supporting supplier qualification, conducting failure analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure product quality and reliability.
If you have experience in metallurgy, manufacturing processes, aerospace materials, and high-reliability engineering environments, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development, selection, and qualification of materials, parts, manufacturing processes, and production technologies.
  • Define engineering requirements for materials and manufacturing processes supporting aerospace products.
  • Qualify new materials, parts, suppliers, and manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in engineering design reviews and metallic failure investigations.
  • Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for material and process issues.
  • Support supplier qualification audits and resolve technical supplier inquiries.
  • Coordinate laboratory testing including:
  • Metallography
  • Hardness Testing
  • Tensile Testing
  • NDT/NDI
  • Compile and analyze laboratory data for engineering disposition.
  • Develop and revise material specifications, work instructions, engineering procedures, and test plans.
  • Support investigations involving non-conforming materials and supplier deviations.
  • Maintain engineering documentation including test reports and engineering orders.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and design engineering teams.
  • Ensure compliance with EHS, LEAN, Quality, and Northrop Grumman engineering standards.
  • Travel occasionally to supplier facilities, laboratories, and Northrop Grumman locations as required.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another STEM discipline.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or 1+ year with a PhD.
  • Experience in Aerospace, Defense, or High-Reliability Manufacturing environments.
  • Practical knowledge of:
  • Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metallurgy, Heat Treatment, Corrosion, Fatigue, Materials Testing
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Metallographic Sample Preparation, Cutting, Polishing, Etching, Hardness Testing
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with manufacturing processes including: Machining, Forging, Forming, Welding/Brazing, Fastening, Plating & Coating
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and material specifications.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret Clearance
  • Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Engineering.
  • Expert knowledge of metallurgy and material behavior.
  • Strong understanding of: Tensile Strength, Hardness, Fatigue, Fracture Toughness, Creep, Stress Rupture, SEM, Spectroscopy, Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI/NDT)
  • Experience with: Forging, Casting, Heat Treating, Fusion Welding, Friction Stir Welding, Electron Beam Welding, Additive Manufacturing, Composite Manufacturing
  • Experience reviewing manufacturing process capability and material performance.
  • Hands-on production manufacturing experience.
  • Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Technical Skills Required
  • Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Testing, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Metallography, Heat Treatment, Corrosion, Fatigue Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Supplier Qualification, NDT / NDI, Quality Systems
  • Preferred
  • SEM, Spectroscopy, Fracture Mechanics, Welding, Forging, Casting, Additive Manufacturing, Composite Manufacturing, LEAN Manufacturing, Aerospace Materials

Why Join?
  • Work with one of the world's leading aerospace and defense companies.
  • Contribute to mission-critical national security programs.
  • Collaborate with world-class engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Gain experience with advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, and aerospace systems.
  • Competitive contract opportunity in a dynamic engineering environment.
    About PROLIM Corporation
    PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.
    Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.

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