Materials Engineer

Our client, a motorsports engineering organization, is seeking a Materials Engineer to join their team. As a Materials Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering team supporting materials development, laboratory analysis, metallurgical evaluations, and failure investigations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Materials Engineer
Location: Santa Clarita, CA (Onsite)
Pay Range: $38/hr - $55/hr

• Develop and update raw material specifications and support manufacturing, problem resolution, and material/process needs.
• Perform laboratory analysis on engine components and conduct metallurgical evaluations and failure investigations.
• Prepare metallurgical samples, including cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching for analysis.
• Conduct microscopic and macroscopic examinations and prepare reports with findings, conclusions, and corrective action recommendations.
• Maintain laboratory and analytical equipment and support advanced materials and process qualification activities.

• BS degree in Science or Engineering (preferably Materials Science) or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of Materials Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of material specifications, material testing procedures, and the ability to read engineering drawings and standard codes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, testing, and analysis skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Opportunity to support high-performance engineering projects.
• Hands-on laboratory experience performing materials testing and failure analysis.
• Work with advanced materials, processes, and engine components.
• Develop expertise in metallurgical analysis and laboratory equipment operation.
• Collaborate in a team-based engineering environment focused on technical excellence and safety.