U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of government contract work and associated security requirements.
12+ years of hands-on experience in metal additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, production engineering, or related technical fields.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
Deep technical expertise in metal additive manufacturing processes, including production-scale powder bed fusion and downstream manufacturing operations.
Strong understanding of GD&T;, dimensional inspection methods, scan-based metrology, and translating measurement data into process improvements and compensation strategies.
Demonstrated experience leading complex continuous improvement initiatives in a production environment, including problem definition, experimentation, data analysis, implementation, and standardization.
Proven ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges through engineering analysis, experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes for high-value, low-volume, or mission-critical hardware.
Ability to operate effectively on the manufacturing floor while also influencing long-term technical strategy and operational improvements.
Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills with the ability to align engineering, operations, quality, program management, and executive leadership.
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, space, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
Experience with government contract environments, export-controlled hardware, or regulated manufacturing standards is preferred.