Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

University of Dayton; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a full-time engineer for product development in Dayton, OH. The role requires hands-on CAD, 2D drawings with GD&T, and FEA simulations to support government contracts and industrial partners.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in design, reverse-engineering, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. UDRI offers comprehensive benefits and a robust research environment compatible with a U.S. government contract.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 3+ years of product development experience.
• 3+ years CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks.
• 3+ years of 2D drawing generation with GD&T.
• 2+ years of simulation/FEA using ANSYS.

Skills

Product development

Communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Report writing

US citizenship

Education

BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Job No: 503837
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Adv Mfg Engineering - 250714
Pay Grade: R1/R2 - Exempt
Advertised: August 31, 2026
Applications close: September 11, 2026

Position Summary:

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty, Staff, and external partners. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI achieved $2.75 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2020. This full time and benefit eligible position offers health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
2. 3+ years of experience in product development
3. 3+ years of experience with Computer Aided Design software, preferably SolidWorks
4. 3+ years of practical experience in 2D drawing generation, including application of GD&T
5. 2+ years of experience in simulation and FEA analysis using an industry standard analysis tool such as ANSYS
6. Practical experience reverse-engineering products/projects
7. Familiarity with various manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, extrusion, CNC machining, injection molding, thermoforming, etc
8. Attention to detail and organizational skills
9. Ability to perform extensive research, catalogue findings during development activities, and write reports for both internal and external use
10. Effective interpersonal communication and presentation skills with coworkers and clients at all levels.
11. Self-motivation with ability to work with minimal supervision
12. Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
13. Excellent communication skills
14. Ability to work on US government contract
15. Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

1. Hands on experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion printers
2. Hands on experience with Industrial FDM printers

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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