Senior Metal AM Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Motive Workforce; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Principal Additive Manufacturing Engineer to lead aerospace and defense projects. This senior role requires expertise in metal AM and a proven record in influencing design decisions. Ideal candidates will hold at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess over 10 years of experience in aerospace AM. Full-time position based in California with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Recognized expertise in metal additive manufacturing for aerospace and defense.
• 10+ years in aerospace/defense AM engineering.
• Eligibility to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical lead for key aerospace programs.
• Lead AM strategy and qualification plans for customer missions.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on AM.

Skills

Metal additive manufacturing expertise

Influencing design decisions

Knowledge of LPBF/DMLS processes

Aerospace materials science

CAD proficiency

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NX CAD software

AM simulation tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Principal Additive Manufacturing Engineer to lead aerospace and defense projects. This senior role requires expertise in metal AM and a proven record in influencing design decisions. Ideal candidates will hold at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess over 10 years of experience in aerospace AM. Full-time position based in California with comprehensive benefits.