Additive Manufacturing Research Engineer

National Center for Defense Manufacturing; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Defense Manufacturing (NCDMM) invites applications for a Manufacturing Research Engineer at America Makes. You will join a multidisciplinary team advancing adaptive and additive manufacturing supply chains, contributing to technology development and ecosystem growth.

The role emphasizes leading meetings, analyzing data, drafting reports, and presenting technical information to diverse stakeholders across defense and industry, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience managing technical projects or engineering programs.
• Experience supporting or leading diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of AM technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong time management skills – understand yourself and your productivity, be willing to make a plan, deliver to it, and communicate changes to plan effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Facilitating meetings and workshops
• Documenting technical details, aggregating information, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, identifying trends, and summarizing information
• Supporting or leading the drafting of manuscripts, reports, and presentations
• Public speaking – programmatic and technical information
• Maintaining an understanding of the America Makes program including the role, function, goals, and merits of the program’s essential components (pillars)

Skills

Communication

Project management

Presentation

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

National Center for Defense Manufacturing (NCDMM) invites applications for a Manufacturing Research Engineer at America Makes. You will join a multidisciplinary team advancing adaptive and additive manufacturing supply chains, contributing to technology development and ecosystem growth.

The role emphasizes leading meetings, analyzing data, drafting reports, and presenting technical information to diverse stakeholders across defense and industry, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and