Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer — DfAM & Process Optimization

City of Shakopee, MN; Nilai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plans

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced engineer to design and optimize additive manufacturing components using DfAM principles. You will develop and validate AM processes to meet quality, productivity, and cost targets, while selecting materials and planning build jobs.

The role will involve collaborating across Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous improvement and support NPI and cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline as listed.
• 2–5 years of experience in Additive Manufacturing or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with industrial AM equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of DMLS/SLM, FDM, SLA, SLS, or Binder Jetting.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize components for additive manufacturing using DfAM principles.
• Develop, validate, and improve AM processes to meet quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Select and evaluate printing materials, including metals and advanced alloys.
• Plan and execute build jobs while troubleshooting machine, material, and process issues.
• Support qualification, inspection, validation, and certification activities per requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on yield, utilization, throughput, and process capability.
• Evaluate emerging AM technologies, materials, and equipment to enhance capabilities.
• Collaborate with Design Eng, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders.
• Support NPI, cost reduction, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on AM technologies and applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Aerospace/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Creo

CATIA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Emerson is seeking an experienced engineer to design and optimize additive manufacturing components using DfAM principles. You will develop and validate AM processes to meet quality, productivity, and cost targets, while selecting materials and planning build jobs.

The role will involve collaborating across Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous improvement and support NPI and cost-reduction initiatives.