Senior Materials and Process EngineerNew

$122,400 - $168,300/Yr

Divergent Agency - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Torrance, CA

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About the position

The Senior Materials and Process Engineer at Divergent is responsible for defining, qualifying, and implementing surface engineering processes within the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). This role focuses on optimizing finishing methods, evaluating new techniques for improving surfaces of additively manufactured parts, and collaborating with various teams to integrate these processes into production. The engineer will also engage with customers to understand their requirements and author all relevant specifications.

Responsibilities

• Optimize current finishing methods at Divergent
• Evaluate new finishing methods aimed at improving the external and internal surfaces of additively manufactured parts
• Own the development of surface engineering processes, including coatings, surface treatments, and finishing methods
• Collaborate with the automation, manufacturing, and quality team to implement new or improved surface engineering processes into production
• Engage with customers to understand surface engineering requirements and develop solutions
• Author and own all surface engineering specifications at Divergent

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in materials science, materials engineering, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of related professional experience
• 3+ years of professional experience with anodization
• Able to carry up to 25 lbs

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or Ph.D in materials science or chemical engineering
• Proven experience in authoring and revising materials and process specifications
• Experience with metallic surface engineering in an aerospace environment
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of aerospace metals including nickel-based alloys, aluminum alloys, and ferrous alloys

Benefits

• Holistic Compensation Package including competitive salary and equity plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and Premium PPO options
• Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment