Senior Additive Manufacturing Research Lead

NCDMM; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NCDMM seeks a Senior Manufacturing Research Engineer for America Makes to advance adaptive and additive manufacturing supply chains. You will lead technical discussions, analyze data, and help draft manuscripts, reports, and presentations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires strong communication, program management, and a solid background in manufacturing technology, with emphasis on defense-related projects and standards, contributing to national competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience in defense industry.
• Experience in developing, scaling, demonstrating, and qualifying manufacturing technology.
• Strong awareness of state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.
• Experience managing technical projects or engineering programs.
• Experience leading diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating meetings and workshops.
• Documenting technical details, aggregating information, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, identifying trends, and summarizing information.
• Supporting or leading the drafting of manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
• Public speaking – programmatic and technical information.
• Maintaining an understanding of the America Makes program including the pillars.
• Maintaining familiarity with defense acquisition frameworks and risk management principles.
• Maintaining an understanding of manufacturing operations, quality assurance practices/protocols, and quality management systems.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Advanced degree (Master’s/Doctorate)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NCDMM seeks a Senior Manufacturing Research Engineer for America Makes to advance adaptive and additive manufacturing supply chains. You will lead technical discussions, analyze data, and help draft manuscripts, reports, and presentations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires strong communication, program management, and a solid background in manufacturing technology, with emphasis on defense-related projects and standards, contributing to national competitiveness.