Job Description

Overview

The Senior Materials Heat Treatment Welding SME will serve as a senior subject matter expert in materials engineering, heat treatment, and welding-related activities within an aerospace environment, providing technical leadership and support for qualification and production processes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for heat treatment processes and related materials engineering activities.
  • Support qualification work, process control, investigations, and technical problem-solving.
  • Advise on welding-related areas including EB and TIG weld support as applicable.
  • Partner with engineering, quality, and operations teams to reduce technical overload and ensure compliance.
  • Support documentation, specifications, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Deep experience in materials engineering, heat treatment, and aerospace process qualification.
  • Strong technical understanding of metallurgical behaviour, process controls, and special processes.
  • Experience supporting welding-related manufacturing processes in regulated environments.
  • Ability to operate as a senior-level technical advisor.

Additional Information

  • Work Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)
  • Contract duration: 12 months