Materials and Process Engineer

About the role

The company is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to support aerospace and military production in St‑Laurent, QC. The role combines chemical and materials expertise with hands‑on manufacturing knowledge to ensure high‑performance aluminum, steel and titanium structures meet stringent industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimise chemical processes such as electroplating, conversion coating, de‑oxidising, anodising and passivation for aerospace components.
• Analyse corrosion mechanisms in aircraft structures and implement preventative technologies.
• Support machining, forming, heat‑treatment, shot peening and surface‑treatment operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models (CATIA V5) to guide production improvements.
• Collaborate with senior management, supply‑chain, quality and other functional teams to resolve complex production issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering.
• 3‑5 years of experience in an aerospace or military production environment.
• Strong knowledge of MIL, Federal, ASTM, ISO and SAE specifications.
• Proactive, result‑oriented attitude with the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent written and spoken French and English.

Required skills

• Electroplating
• Chemical conversion coating
• De‑oxidising
• Anodising
• Passivation
• Machining
• Forming
• Heat treatment
• Shot peening
• Surface‑treatment of aluminum
• CATIA V5
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Knowledge of MIL, ASTM, ISO, SAE standards