Additive Manufacturing Engineer - US Army Support

WisEngineering•Rock Island, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

WisEngineering is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, analysis, evaluation, and field deployment of expeditionary advanced manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate blends practical, hands-on polymer/metal 3D printing expertise with strong reverse engineering, diagnostic troubleshooting, and technical documentation capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related discipline) from an accredited college or university.
1+ years of professional engineering experience with Additive or Advanced Manufacturing technologies.
1+ years of direct, hands-on experience operating, optimizing, and maintaining polymer 3D printing systems.
US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing systems (e.g., LPBF, DED, or binder jetting) is highly desirable.
Proven track record of operating effectively within collaborative, multidisciplinary technical teams.
Strong self-direction, diagnostic problem-solving skills, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Reverse engineer existing physical components and engineer new parts optimized specifically for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) applications.
Inspect, review, and evaluate manufactured components to verify structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with mission-specific requirements.
Independently diagnose hardware and software issues on manufacturing equipment; coordinate directly with vendor technical support to resolve complex system anomalies.
Research and monitor emerging additive and advanced manufacturing technologies to evaluate their suitability for integration into next-generation expeditionary platforms.
Travel up to 20% to deploy, support, and maintain expeditionary advanced manufacturing systems in field environments.
Develop and deliver concise presentations (e.g., PowerPoint briefs) to update project leadership, clients, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Author comprehensive technical reports, white papers, and standard operating procedures to document engineering findings, workflow processes, and strategic recommendations.