Sr. Metal Additive Process Engineer

Title: Sr. Metal Additive Process Engineer

Location: Irvine CA

Duration: 6 Months possible extension

Position Summary
Lead the development optimization and scale-up of metal additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing) processes through hands-on operation of metal printing equipment experimental design and data analytics. Drive process understanding establish robust manufacturing windows and qualify parts and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate maintain and optimize metal additive manufacturing systems.
• Develop and refine print parameters to improve build quality productivity and yield.
• Design and execute DOE studies to identify and optimize critical process parameters.
• Troubleshoot printing powder handling and post-processing issues using engineering and statistical methods.
• Support equipment and part qualification process validation and scale-up into production.

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing technologies.
• Strong understanding of metal powder behavior melt pool dynamics process parameter development and defect mechanisms.
• Experience designing and executing DOE studies and applying statistical analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause investigation skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Machine learning AI or predictive modeling for process optimization.
• Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM).
• Thermal modeling FEA or simulation of metal AM processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 years minimum of experience in metal additive manufacturing process development. (7-10 years experience would be preferred)

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract