Associate Process Engineer

Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) and Embark on a Rewarding Career in Process Engineering! Are you a talented and ambitious Associate Process Engineer seeking a challenging and fulfilling role Look no further than UDRI! As an Associate Process Engineer you will play a pivotal role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes ensuring efficiency quality and sustainability. Apply today!

This position is located at the Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) in Dayton OH with the University of Dayton Research Institute. The position will support the Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) Operations Group and will report to the Team Lead. This role will create CAD models and additive manufacturing build files to support material property development and/or product development processes and will create the associated manufacturing routers for processing builds. The position will also help maintain overall processes in Operations by assisting with process improvement initiatives for customer deliverables continuous improvement and updating procedures and training documentation for AdvM processes. The position will also have responsibilities in AdvM post processing which includes fixture design machining plans etc. The successful candidate will have an interest in AdvM and process engineering. This position may also be responsible for assisting with special projects. The majority of work will support government customers but occasionally outside industry partners will be supported as well. Assigned tasks may require candidate to work onsite at an additional facility in Kettering OH. This is not a remote position.

(R1
BS in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace Chemical Materials Industrial or equivalent) Engineering Technology OR In the absence of a degree 4 years of direct relevant work experience is required
Familiar with data collection analysis and problemsolving
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Effective interpersonal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team
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 Must meet R1 minimums in addition to:
BS in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace Chemical Materials Industrial or equivalent) and 3 years of relevant experience OR MS in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace Chemical Materials Industrial or equivalent) and 2 years of relevant experience OR in the absence of a degree 7 years of direct relevant work experience is required
Experience with CAD software packages

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Experience with polymer and/or metal additive manufacturing (Fused Filament Fabrication Laser Powder Bed Fusion etc.
Experience using SOLIDWORKS
Experience with building facilities generating layouts etc.
Engineering experience with aerospace and/or vehicle technology including ground support equipment
1 year of engineering/technical product design hardware ownership or manufacturing/ machining operations experience
Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as CNC machining molding welding and heat treatment
Familiar with Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) methodologies
Experience with quality engineering and processes including quality management systems such as AS9100 and/or ISO9001

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

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