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Materials And Process Engineer
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An Additive Manufacturing Engineer develops and executes manufacturing process plans for additive manufacturing, which use a range of laser-based or advanced printing techniques to build up models layer by layer. Improves processes and plans, designs and executes tooling requirements. Develops operator training courses.
$113,328 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Materials And Process Engineer at Employbridge Materials And Process Engineer at Employbridge in Hermosa Beach, California Posted in about 22 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Location:
El Segundo, CA (Onsite) About the Role We are seeking a hands-on Materials & Process Engineer to support the development and manufacturing of advanced fiber-reinforced composite products. This role bridges material chemistry, manufacturing processes, and final product performance across aerospace, defense, and energy applications. You will lead material characterization, process optimization, failure analysis, testing, and supplier collaboration while helping scale manufacturing processes from development to production. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats across engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Key Responsibilities Conduct material characterization (TGA, DMA, DSC, rheology, mechanical testing) Design and execute test plans and process development activities Perform root cause and failure analysis investigations Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes Evaluate, qualify, and source new materials and suppliers Create SOPs, test methods, and laboratory procedures Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams Support scale-up from development through production Required Qualifications U.S. Person as defined under
EAR/ITAR
regulations Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Composite Materials, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field 3+ years of composite materials manufacturing experience (5+ years for Senior level) Strong understanding of process-structure-property relationships Experience with material characterization and mechanical testing Failure analysis and root cause investigation experience Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to work onsite Monday-Friday in El Segundo, CA Preferred Qualifications Composite manufacturing expertise Experience with continuous and chopped fiber composites DOE, JMP, or Minitab experience Aerospace or defense industry experience Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, or
MIL-SPEC
standards Experience with epoxy, BMI, cyanate ester, vinyl ester, or phenolic resin systems Startup or small-team environment experience Growth Opportunities Lead strategic process and technology initiatives Contribute to IP and advanced manufacturing development Build and mentor engineering teams Advance into technical leadership and management roles Drive large-scale technology and manufacturing programs If you're passionate about advanced materials, composite manufacturing, and solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.