Senior AM Operations Engineer

 

Purpose

Join our mission to advance high-performance manufacturing in the aerospace and automotive sectors by leading innovations in Additive Manufacturing (AM). This role applies core engineering principles to optimize laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) processes, ensuring printed material meets the stringent cost and quality requirements of aerospace and automotive applications. The ideal candidate will bring operational expertise in manufacturing systems to help us deliver next-generation parts with unmatched performance, reliability, and traceability.

The Role

• Leverage manufacturing expertise to drive improvements in AM part quality, process consistency, and cost reduction for flight-critical and high-performance automotive components.
• Execute and refine qualification activities for AM processes in accordance with aerospace and automotive standards (e.g., AMS, AS9100, PPAP).
• Collaborate with quality, design, and manufacturing teams to evaluate process feasibility, risk, and producibility of AM components.
• Develop and maintain equipment control plans and technical specifications that support repeatable, certifiable manufacturing processes.
• Support RCCA of AM process non-conformances, lead root cause investigations, and develop corrective action plans grounded in engineering fundamentals.
• Contribute to cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) improvements by identifying and validating process efficiency opportunities.
• Actively support process audits and participate in customer or regulatory reviews.
• Champion improvements to work instructions and manufacturing process plans.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• B.S. in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in welding or additive manufacturing within a production environment, ideally in aerospace or automotive sectors.
• Deep understanding of metallurgical fundamentals including microstructure control, heat treatment, and weld solidification.
• Experience in metal AM processes (preferably L-PBF), including process development and parameter optimization.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and DOE for process qualification and control.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace AM part development and qualification processes.
• Knowledge of key industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, AMS7000 series, NADCAP, PPAP).
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining AM or welding equipment.
• Proficient with CAD systems (Teamcenter / NX) and scripting for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or C++).
• Experience authoring technical documentation such as control plans, specifications, and test procedures.
• Strong communication and technical presentation skills.
• Passion for process improvement and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Work Environment

• Mix of office, lab, and factory floor.
• Work in HVAC-controlled L-PBF print room and metallurgical lab.