Lead Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace Production

Kokopelli Capital; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Agile Space Industries in Durango, CO seeks a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer II to lead the delivery of high-quality hardware in a fast-paced, aerospace-focused environment.

The role emphasizes leadership in AM process development, production readiness, LPBF parameter optimization, and collaboration across cross-functional teams, with opportunities to mentor engineers and operators and to advance safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Additive Manufacturing, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in additive manufacturing or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with LPBF systems (Trumpf, EOS, SLM, Renishaw or equivalent).
• Familiarity with build prep software (3DXpert, Magics, TruTops Print) and in-situ monitoring.
• Strong background in process optimization, root-cause analysis, and SPC.
• Proven ability to scale additive manufacturing from R&D to production.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing documents per AS9100 and specs.
• Collaborate with teams to transition from prototype to full-scale production and lead continuous build execution.
• Lead AM process development and production-readiness activities, including LPBF parameter development and post-process workflows.
• Conduct process capability, root-cause analyses, risk evaluations to reduce variation and costs.
• Use data-driven methods to monitor performance and drive corrective actions.
• Develop machine installation, operation, and qualification standards.
• Collaborate with printer manufacturers to drive process improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to foster continuous learning.
• Implement safety standards for handling hazardous powders and maximize feedstock life.

Skills

LPBF

Process optimization

Statistical process control

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Python

C/C++

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Additive Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

3DXpert

Magics

TruTops Print

SolidWorks

CATIA

ERP/MRP

Job description

Agile Space Industries in Durango, CO seeks a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer II to lead the delivery of high-quality hardware in a fast-paced, aerospace-focused environment.

The role emphasizes leadership in AM process development, production readiness, LPBF parameter optimization, and collaboration across cross-functional teams, with opportunities to mentor engineers and operators and to advance safety and quality standards.