Manufacturing Engineer

Kensington360; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kensington360 is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support across advanced manufacturing operations and related programs. The role spans quoting, CAM activities, technical documentation, and program delivery with close collaboration across Engineering, Materials & Processes, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Business Development, and PM teams.

The candidate should have strong CAD/CAM fundamentals, practical hands-on experience, and a focus on Metal Laser Powder Bed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for additive manufacturing and welding equipment (electrical, mechanical, cooling, gas).
• Optimize equipment performance, productivity, and reliability.
• Support installation, commissioning, start-up, and maintenance with engineering and operations teams.
• Train and support personnel on basic operation of manufacturing equipment and peripheral systems.
• Contribute to DfAM/DFM assessments, build orientation, support strategies, materials and process selection.
• Identify and communicate technical, cost, schedule, and manufacturability risks to leadership.
• Develop additive manufacturing solutions for customer components and programs.
• Review customer drawings, CAD models, specs, and SOWs to identify requirements and risks.
• Contribute to quotation packages, CAM activities, technical responses, and production-readiness.
• Support cross-functional project execution and manufacturability of deliverables.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hardware/Software config

Electrical schematics

Additive manufacturing (Metal LPBF)

Welding & automation

CAD software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Welding or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are representing a client operating in the advanced manufacturing sector, supporting customers across aerospace, defense, commercial, and government programs.

They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support across advanced manufacturing operations, customer and program engineering, quoting and CAM activities, technical documentation, manufacturing readiness, and project execution.

This opportunity is suited to a mid-career engineer with strong engineering fundamentals, practical CAD/CAM experience, and an interest in metal laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing and laser welding technologies.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Materials & Processes, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Program Management teams.

The role will involve translating customer requirements into practical and manufacturable solutions, supporting feasibility assessments, DfAM/DFM activities, build preparation, quotations, technical customer responses, production-readiness documentation, and program deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for additive manufacturing and welding equipment, including electrical, mechanical, cooling, and gas systems.
• Assist with optimizing equipment performance, productivity, and reliability.
• Work alongside engineering and operations teams during equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, and maintenance activities.
• Train and support personnel on the basic operation of manufacturing equipment and associated peripheral systems.
• Participate in DfAM and DFM assessments, including build orientation, support strategies, material and process selection, post-processing considerations, inspection feasibility, and manufacturing limitations.
• Identify and communicate technical, cost, schedule, and manufacturability risks to relevant engineering, quality, production, or program leadership.
• Support the development of additive manufacturing solutions for customer components, assemblies, prototypes, production hardware, qualification builds, and program requirements.
• Review customer drawings, CAD models, specifications, technical documentation, and statements of work to identify requirements, assumptions, gaps, and potential technical risks.
• Contribute to quotation packages, CAM-related activities, technical responses, manufacturing documentation, and production-readiness initiatives.
• Support cross-functional project execution and help ensure manufacturing deliverables remain technically and commercially viable.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on industrial equipment.
• Experience setting up and configuring computer hardware and software.
• Ability to interpret and work from electrical schematics.
• Experience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing is preferred, particularly Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion.
• Practical experience with welding and industrial automation systems within a manufacturing environment.
• CAD software experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing priorities in a demanding environment.