Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Middle River Aerostructure Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Flexible Spending Accounts

Onsite gym

Immediate 401k vesting

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time off

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS in Baltimore, MD seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced manufacturing, with a focus on industrial additive manufacturing for aerospace components. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and research teams to prototype, develop tooling, and implement production-ready processes.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering, 2+ years of engineering experience, and proficiency with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in engineering.
• Experience managing additive manufacturing materials, print preparation, machine operation, and post-processing activities.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, and prototype development methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple technical activities and projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator capable of working across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier organizations.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and implement new manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and support industrial additive manufacturing systems including FDM, SLA, SLS, and future additive technologies
• Produce prototype parts, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids supporting engineering development and production activities
• Manage additive manufacturing workflows including job preparation, machine scheduling, post-processing, and quality verification
• Maintain additive manufacturing materials inventory including ordering, storage, handling, and process documentation
• Support the evaluation, qualification, and implementation of new additive manufacturing technologies and materials
• Develop best practices and standardized procedures for additive manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop additive manufacturing solutions for prototypes, tooling, production-support hardware, and manufacturing demonstrations
• Support composite manufacturing development activities including tooling development, prototype fabrication, and process improvement initiatives
• Design, fabricate, assemble, and evaluate prototype hardware, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids
• Support manufacturing trials, process development activities, and documentation of findings and lessons learned
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, assembly, and process-related issues while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Demonstrate strong design-for-manufacturing and production-readiness principles
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and external technology partners to support development programs and manufacturing initiatives
• Support CNC machining operations and manufacturing activities including 5-axis machining applications used for prototype and tooling development
• Work with EHS teams to ensure safe operation of manufacturing systems and compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Support SDS management and material approval processes for new manufacturing technologies and materials

Job description

ST Engineering MRAS in Baltimore, MD seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced manufacturing, with a focus on industrial additive manufacturing for aerospace components. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and research teams to prototype, develop tooling, and implement production-ready processes.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering, 2+ years of engineering experience, and proficiency with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks).