Lead Additive Manufacturing Production Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Patterson (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Additive Manufacturing Production Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in advanced manufacturing, focusing on improving readiness and reducing costs. You will lead the development of high-performance additive manufacturing solutions, collaborate with industry and government partners, and ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements. With a strong commitment to employee ownership and an engaging work environment, this role promises both professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to national defense initiatives.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan

$10,000 annual tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Optional zero deductible health insurance plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace alloy systems and manufacturing.
• Strong background in materials research and experimental characterization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evaluation of AM and additive repair technologies.
• Provide technical expertise on contracts for advanced manufacturing.

Skills

Physical metallurgy of aerospace alloy systems

Aerospace manufacturing process development

Materials characterization techniques

Strong oral and written communication

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Master’s or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering

PhD in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Lead Additive Manufacturing Production Engineer with MTSI, you will provide support to the Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office. This position will be in Beavercreek, Ohio.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Lead Additive Manufacturing Production Manager supports the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office’s (RSO) Advanced Manufacturing Program Office (AMPO). The RSO deploys new technologies across the sustainment enterprise to improve readiness and reduce sustainment costs. The sustainment enterprise includes both field and depot level maintenance as well as enterprise supply chain and program office sustainment activities. Inherent in the accomplishment of the RSO mission is rapid delivery of critical sustainment technologies. The AMPO is responsible for implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies across the Department of the Air Force while collaborating across industry, academia, and government.

The Lead Additive Manufacturing (AM) Production Engineer is an expert in advanced manufacturing technologies such as AM and cold spray; ensures AMPO technologies can meet airworthiness requirements for AF weapon systems; advances materials and process qualification, testing approaches, and specifications & standards; authors technical orders and operating instructions for advanced manufacturing technologies; and is responsible for evaluating emerging additive and repair technologies (including COTS and GOTS).

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company-wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Leading development and evaluating performance of AM (particularly metals) and additive repair technologies.
• Leading the identification and collaboration on impactful manufacturing processes with both internal teams and external partners to advance and qualify high-performance AM solutions for Air Force applications.
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) operational needs related to advanced manufacturing.
• Providing technical expertise on external contracts focused on the development, demonstration, and integration of metals produced with advanced manufacturing techniques into Air Force systems.
• Communicating findings to the technical community, DoD programs, and senior leadership to enable transition of technology to industry and DoD users.
• Interacting and developing partnerships with government, industrial, and academic partners to advance additive materials, process, testing, and qualification specifications & standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the physical metallurgy of aerospace alloy systems (e.g., Al, Ti, Ni, refractory alloys).
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing process development and material/process/part qualification.
• Experience leading teams in a development environment and interacting with customers.
• Familiarity with destructive and non-destructive materials characterization techniques to analyze microstructure, chemistry, and defects (e.g., microscopy, X-ray, non-destructive inspection techniques).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting at conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and leading workshops.
• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and define key technical requirements for Air Force-related programs.

Desired Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace or related industry as an engineer.
• Team-oriented approach and skills at building networks.
• Strong background in materials research and experimental characterization, and experience with cast, wrought, and powder metallurgy techniques.
• Background in program management, to include setting project requirements and executing technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Awareness or experience with materials, process, and testing specifications & standards.
• Experience qualifying advanced manufacturing methods to produce aerospace materials and components (particularly metals).
• Knowledge of AF Metals Technology shops and Depot Maintenance manufacturing processes or equivalent commercial MRO facilities.

Education Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.

Certifications Requirements:

• NA.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

For additional company information, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com

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