NR Consulting

Overview

The Materials & Process Engineer position in Torrance, CA, involves providing engineering support for materials and processes, particularly in welding and laboratory testing. The company is a leader in high-performance RF technology for communications and radar missions.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for materials and processes including welding, soldering, brazing, and laboratory testing.
• Improve and develop welding processes to meet functional requirements with high quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot process problems and interface with internal and external customers.
• Write specifications and procedures, develop and revise weld schedules, and train operators on processing techniques.
• Support cleaning, plating, brazing, soldering, adhesives, paints, machining, and metallizing.
• Conduct extensive laboratory activities including SEM, XPS, microscopy, DSC, XRF, and X-Rays.

Requirements

• Level III requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Level IV requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Level V requires a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of metals, joining methods, and metallurgical concepts.
• Hands-on experience in Brazing, Soldering, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Laser Welding.
• Proven experience in precision chemical cleaning and plating processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop welding schedules and specifications.
• Deep understanding of engineering materials specific to a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with materials, laboratory equipment, and test plan execution.
• Capability to draft Materials and Processes (M&P) engineering documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and effective communication skills.