Additive Manufacturing Engineer

ALM Ortho, Inc.; Maine; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALM Ortho, Inc. in Maine is seeking a full-time Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support design, development and production of patient-matched orthopedic implants using EBM.

This on-site role focuses on translating anatomical requirements into manufacturable designs, setting up build parameters, overseeing machine operation and ensuring parts meet quality and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with design, quality and clinical teams, optimize processes, troubleshoot manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; advanced degree beneficial.
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies (EBM or equivalent) and CAD/CAM tools for medical devices or precision components.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and anatomical data with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with medical device quality systems, regulatory requirements, and validation protocols is a plus.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate clinical/anatomical requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Set up and optimize build parameters for EBM processes.
• Oversee machine operation and ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and clinical teams for continuous improvement.
• Maintain detailed documentation of processes and outcomes.
• Support scaling of production to meet growing demand.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Process optimization

Quality control

Production scale-up

Additive manufacturing (EBM)

CAD/CAM for medical devices

Reading engineering drawings

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Advanced degree beneficial

Tools

CAD/CAM software

EBM equipment

Job description

Role Description

This full-time Additive Manufacturing Engineer role is an on-site position based in Maine, United States. The engineer will support the design, development, and production of patient-matched orthopedic implants using EBM and related additive manufacturing technologies. Daily responsibilities include translating clinical and anatomical requirements into manufacturable designs, setting up and optimizing build parameters, overseeing machine operation, and ensuring parts meet quality and regulatory standards. The role also involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues, improving process efficiency, collaborating with design, quality, and clinical teams, and maintaining detailed documentation of processes and outcomes. The engineer will contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing workflows and support scaling of production to meet growing demand.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, with the ability to apply engineering principles to implant design and additive manufacturing.
• Practical experience with Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Engineering, including process optimization, quality control, and production scale-up.
• Knowledge of Machining and related finishing processes to support post-processing of additively manufactured components.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree is beneficial.
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies (EBM or similar) and CAD/CAM tools for medical devices or precision components.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and anatomical data, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with medical device quality systems, regulatory requirements, and validation protocols is a plus.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment.