Metallurgist

Location: Whitby Region (Gormley)

Metallurgist
Job details  General information  Entity  Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?
Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!
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Domain  Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile  Architecture and systems engineering - System architecture
Job title  Metallurgist

Employment type

Permanent
Professional category  Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time  Full-time
Job description   Review engineering drawings to ensure material and process compliance.
Evaluate and approve materials and special process techniques used in manufacturing and repair activities.
Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and provide technical disposition for material and process non-conformances
Conduct metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, and root cause analysis activities.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to resolve material and process-related issues.
Conduct failure analysis of landing gear components and recommend process improvements to mitigate risks.
Support qualification, production, and in-service product support activities.
Develop and maintain material and process specifications, procedures, and technical reports.
Support customer audits, technical reviews, investigations and qualifications activities as required.
Provide metallurgical expertise in project management, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)  Communication Skills  Internal:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence decisions, prepare technical reports, present findings, and provide metallurgical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
External:
Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills to effectively engage with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders in the resolution of material, process, manufacturing and quality-related issues.
Candidate skills & requirements   Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Material Science or a related field
P. Eng designation or eligible for registration with Professional Engineer Ontario (PEO).
Minimum 5+ years of experience in aerospace materials and process engineering, metallurgy, or related engineering disciplines.
Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, repair, or sustainment programs.
Experience conducting metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Strong knowledge of aerospace metallic materials including ultra‑high‑strength steels, titanium alloys, and aluminum alloys.
Knowledge of special process technologies including heat treatment, shot peening, coatings, plating, surface treatments, and forging.
Experience working with aerospace standards such as AMS, ASTM, SAE, NADCAP, and customer‑specific requirements.
Knowledge of MRB, NCR, corrective action, and root cause analysis…