Associate Process Engineer

Davis Center for Portfolio Management - University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research institute as an Associate Process Engineer, focusing on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes. This role involves CAD modeling, process improvement initiatives, and supporting government customers. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in engineering and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with polymer and/or metal additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Create CAD models and manufacturing routers for processing builds.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective interpersonal communication

Data collection

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Apply now Job No: 502804

Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)

Location: Dayton, OH

Category: Research Institute Staff

Department: Adv Manufacturing Ops Day - 250425

Pay Grade: R1/R2 - Exempt

Advertised: May 01, 2025

Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary

Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) and Embark on a Rewarding Career in Process Engineering! Are you a talented and ambitious Associate Process Engineer seeking a challenging and fulfilling role? Look no further than UDRI! As an Associate Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Apply today!

This position is located at the Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) in Dayton, OH, with the University of Dayton Research Institute. The position will support the Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) Operations Group and will report to the Team Lead. This role will create CAD models and additive manufacturing build files to support material property development and/or product development processes and will create the associated manufacturing routers for processing builds. The position will also help maintain overall processes in Operations by assisting with process improvement initiatives for customer deliverables, continuous improvement, and updating procedures and training documentation for AdvM processes. The position will also have responsibilities in AdvM post processing, which includes fixture design, machining plans, etc. The successful candidate will have an interest in AdvM and process engineering. This position may also be responsible for assisting with special projects. The majority of work will support government customers, but occasionally outside industry partners will be supported as well. Assigned tasks may require candidate to work onsite at an additional facility in Kettering, OH. This is not a remote position.

Minimum Qualifications

(R1)

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials, Industrial, or equivalent), Engineering Technology, OR In the absence of a degree, 4 years of direct, relevant work experience is required
• Familiar with data collection, analysis, and problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal communication skills within a multi-disciplinary team
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
  
  

(R2) - Must Meet R1 Minimums In Addition To

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials, Industrial, or equivalent) and 3+ years of relevant experience OR MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials, Industrial, or equivalent) and 2+ years of relevant experience OR in the absence of a degree, 7 years of direct, relevant work experience is required
• Experience with CAD software packages
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience with polymer and/or metal additive manufacturing (Fused Filament Fabrication, Laser Powder Bed Fusion, etc.)
• Experience using SOLIDWORKS
• Experience with building facilities, generating layouts, etc.
• Engineering experience with aerospace and/or vehicle technology including ground support equipment
• 1+ year of engineering/technical product design, hardware ownership, or manufacturing/ machining operations experience
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, molding, welding, and heat treatment
• Familiar with Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) methodologies
• Experience with quality engineering and processes including quality management systems such as AS9100 and/or ISO9001
  
  

Special Instructions To Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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