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