Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer - R&D Leader

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University through the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence seeks a Senior Engineer to lead additive manufacturing R&D, coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, and drive project execution from concept through delivery.

You will work with OSU faculty, staff and students, shaping technical reports, proposals, and sponsorships, while managing milestones and budgets in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years working in additive manufacturing, running equipment and developing technology for laser powder bed fusion machines.
• Experience developing new materials, running in situ sensing systems, and calibrating laser systems.
• CAD experience designing parts or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrable experience in project management and proposal writing, with at least 1 proposal awarded.
• Extensive experience in a professional multi-disciplinary research environment with experience in customer engagement; considerable experience in a R&D setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead additive manufacturing research and development efforts for the CDME.
• Manage and execute entire sales process with customers and support staff.
• Serve as lead writer on technical reports and proposals to sponsoring agencies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering tasks with OSU faculty, CDME staff and students.
• Ensure projects meet milestones, deliverables, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Support business development by researching funding opportunities and presenting results at conferences.
• Travel to customer facilities for project meetings and engage with sponsors.
• Supervise student employees and provide coaching and development.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

CAD

Project management

Proposal writing

Customer engagement

R&D

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Laser powder bed fusion equipment

In situ sensing systems

CAD software

Job description

The Ohio State University through the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence seeks a Senior Engineer to lead additive manufacturing R&D, coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, and drive project execution from concept through delivery.

You will work with OSU faculty, staff and students, shaping technical reports, proposals, and sponsorships, while managing milestones and budgets in a dynamic research environment.