Manufacturing Process Engineer

Austin Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) in Dayton, OH seeks a skilled process engineer to support aircraft and vehicle sustainment tech development and transition. This role involves CNC programming, Mastercam, Solidworks CAD, and GD&T proficiency to deliver high-precision aerospace parts and fixtures.

The position requires collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, strong data analysis, and a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes including NC machining and additive

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher with industrial experience in machined or 3D printed part manufacturing.
• Experience programming CNC machines for metals (milling, turning, EDM).
• Proficiency with Mastercam for complex 3+axis aerospace parts and fixtures.
• Familiarity with GD&T standards and interpreting technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for aircraft and vehicle sustainment technology development and transition.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize manufacturing processes and part quality.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

Solidworks 3D CAD

GD&T

Excel/MS Office

Data analysis

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

Associate’s Degree in technical field

Bachelor’s Degree in technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

This position is located at the Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) – Dayton, OH at the University of Dayton Research Institute. It provides process engineering support for aircraft and vehicle sustainment technology development and transition including vehicle maintenance, aircraft maintenance and ground support equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

R1 Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in technical field plus 3 years of related experience or 10 years of manufacturing/process experience working in the design and manufacturing of machined or 3D printed part manufacturing.
• 5 years’ experience in computer numerical control (CNC) programming for metals (i.e. milling, turning, EDM, etc…)
• 5 years experience using Mastercam software to program CNC machining equipment to produce complex 3+axis aerospace parts and fixtures
• Min 3 years of fixture design, part processing ownership or process/manufacturing or machining operations experience
• Must possess a thorough understanding of g‑code used for machining operations and GD&T part application and standards.
• Experience machining alloys such as Inconel 718, Ti-6Al-4V, 17-4PH, 15-5PH
• Working knowledge of additive or advanced manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Ability to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, NC machining, forging, heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals or plastics.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and problem-solving
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge in Excel and other MS Office Suite programs
• Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient in Solidworks 3D CAD modeling
• Attention to detail
• Valid driver's license with low risk driving record
• 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 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical field plus 5 years of related experience or 12 years of manufacturing/process experience working in the design and manufacturing of machined or 3D printed part manufacturing.
• 5 years’ experience in computer numerical control (CNC) programming for metals (i.e. milling, turning, EDM, etc…)
• 10 years of experience using Mastercam software to program CNC machining equipment to produce complex 3+axis aerospace parts and fixtures
• Min 5 years of technical fixture design, part ownership or process/manufacturing or machining operations.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of g‑code used for machining operations and GD&T part application and standards.
• Experience machining alloys such as Inconel 718, Ti-6Al-4V, 17-4PH, 15-5PH
• Working knowledge of additive or advanced manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Ability to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports and application and implementation of GD&T
• 3+ years of experience with additive or advanced manufacturing techniques and processes.
• 2+ years of experience in process documentation and process development.
• 1+ years of experience with creating and executing component and system level validation and qualification test plans.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and problem-solving
• Excellence in verbal and written communication skills
• Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient in Solidworks 3D CAD modeling
• Attention to detail
• Valid driver's license with low risk driving record
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

R1/R2

• Working knowledge of MATLAB
• Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

Special Instructions

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

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.