Additive Manufacturing Engineer

WisEngineering, LLC; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WisEngineering, LLC is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to design, analyze, and deploy expeditionary manufacturing solutions. The role combines hands-on polymer 3D printing with diagnostic problem-solving and technical documentation.

You will reverse engineer parts for AM applications, inspect components for integrity, and travel up to 20% to field sites. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential to deliver robust, field-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field.
• 1+ years in additive or advanced manufacturing.
• 1+ years operating polymer 3D printers.
• Metal additive experience desirable (LPBF/DED/binder jetting).
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer components for additive manufacturing.
• Inspect and evaluate manufactured parts for integrity and accuracy.
• Diagnose hardware and software issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Research and evaluate emergent additive technologies.
• Travel up to 20% to field deployments.
• Prepare technical reports and stakeholder briefings.

Skills

Additive Manufacturing

Reverse Engineering

Diagnostics

Team collaboration

Polymer 3D Printing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

LPBF

DED

Binder Jetting

Job description

WisEngineering, LLC is currently interviewing candidates for an immediate or near term position with our company in support of ongoingDepartment of Defense programs. Candidate must be US Citizenwith the ability to obtain a security clearance. Successful candidate will be a direct (W2) employee of WisEngineering.

Position Title: Additive Manufacturing / Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Rock Island, IL - Field / On-Site (Up to 20% Travel)

About the Role

WisEngineering is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, analysis, evaluation, and field deployment of expeditionary advanced manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate blends practical, hands-on polymer/metal 3D printing expertise with strong reverse engineering, diagnostic troubleshooting, and technical documentation capabilities.

1. Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related discipline) from an accredited college or university.

• Required Experience:

  • 1+ years of professional engineering experience with Additive or Advanced Manufacturing technologies.
  • 1+ years of direct, hands-on experience operating, optimizing, and maintaining polymer 3D printing systems.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing systems (e.g., LPBF, DED, or binder jetting) is highly desirable.

• Professional & Soft Skills:

  • Proven track record of operating effectively within collaborative, multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Strong self-direction, diagnostic problem-solving skills, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

2. Core Tasks & Key Responsibilities

• Design & Reverse Engineering:

  • Reverse engineer existing physical components and engineer new parts optimized specifically for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) applications.

• Component Inspection & Analysis:

  • Inspect, review, and evaluate manufactured components to verify structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with mission-specific requirements.

• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting:

  • Independently diagnose hardware and software issues on manufacturing equipment; coordinate directly with vendor technical support to resolve complex system anomalies.

• Technology Evaluation & Research:

  • Research and monitor emerging additive and advanced manufacturing technologies to evaluate their suitability for integration into next-generation expeditionary platforms.

• Field Support & Travel:

  • Travel up to 20% to deploy, support, and maintain expeditionary advanced manufacturing systems in field environments.

• Technical Communication & Stakeholder Briefing:

  • Develop and deliver concise presentations (e.g., PowerPoint briefs) to update project leadership, clients, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
  • Author comprehensive technical reports, white papers, and standard operating procedures to document engineering findings, workflow processes, and strategic recommendations.

WisEngineering features competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an excellent career-building atmosphere. We work on a wide range of projects that are sure to capture your passion while providing the challenge of developing cutting-edge technologies. As a member of our team, we will provide on-the-job training and a smooth transition into your new position. WisEngineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
To perform a job successfully with WisE, LLC and it's business customers, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.