Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer

University of Dayton, Ohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) in Dayton, OH seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer to advance additive manufacturing and sustainment processes. The role develops CAD models, build files, and routes parts through operations, reporting to the Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineering Team Lead.

The position expects creating work instructions, supporting material property development, and collaborating with machinists and engineers to drive process improvements and

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials, Industrial) OR related discipline.
• Minimum two years’ manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
• Thorough and complete understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience designing and drawing using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
• Familiar with heat treatment, forging, grinding, casting and additive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of material properties of aerospace materials.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications and methodology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Must collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams at all levels.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and create process documentation and procedural work instructions for additive manufacturing, machining, and post processing.
• Create CAD and additive manufacturing build files to support material property development and/or sustainment product development processes.
• Communicate process improvement opportunities related to manufacturing activities.
• Work with machinists, technicians, and other engineering teams to solve complex advanced manufacturing problems.
• Provide feedback on next generation technology related to additive manufacturing, sustainment, or post-processing.
• Participate in special projects as defined by the customer.
• Travel between customer sites, offices, or job locations as needed.

Skills

GD&T

CAD

Microsoft Office

Verbal & Written Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials, Industrial) OR related discipline

Job description

Job No: 503948
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Adv Mfg Dayton - 250712
Pay Grade: R1/R2 - Exempt
Advertised: October 12, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary

Turn innovative designs into real-world solutions-advance the future of additive manufacturing. UDRI invites qualified applicants to apply for our Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer opening!

The Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer position will support the Advanced Manufacturing Operations Group and will report to the Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineering Team Lead. This position will become an additive manufacturing process owner - developing CAD models, creating additive manufacturing build files, and routing parts throughout the operation.

Under the leadership of a technical leader, this role will:

• Maintain and create process documentation and procedural work instructions for additive manufacturing, machining, and post processing.
• Create CAD and additive manufacturing build files to support material property development and/or sustainment product development processes.
• Understand and professionally communicate process improvement opportunities related to all manufacturing activities.
• Work with machinists, technicians, and other engineering teams to solve complex and critical advanced manufacturing problems.
• Participate and provide feedback regarding the evaluation of next generation technology as- related to additive manufacturing, sustainment, or post-processing.
• Participate in special projects as required, and as defined by the customer.
• Travel between customer sites, offices, or job locations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

R1 Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials, Industrial) OR related discipline.
• Minimum two years’ manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
• Must possess thorough and complete understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience designing and drawing using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, heat treatment, forging, grinding, casting and additive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the material properties of various aerospace materials.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications and methodology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must successfully collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout all levels of the business.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the United States of America federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.

R2 Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials, Industrial) OR related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
• Must possess thorough and complete understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience designing and drawing using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, heat treatment, forging, grinding, casting and additive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the material properties of various aerospace materials.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications and methodology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must successfully collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout all levels of the business.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the United States of America federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace.
• Demonstrated experience with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) methodologies.
• Familiarity and experience with RC/CA and Lean methodologies.
• Engineering experience with aircraft, aircraft subsystems, air-vehicles, or defense systems.
• Experience with Quality Engineering and processes including quality management systems such as AS9100 and/or ISO9001:2015.

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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