Additive Repair Process Engineer

University of Dayton, Ohio • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

Join the University of Dayton's Innovative Team as an Additive Repair Process Engineer! The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Additive Repair Process Engineer to join our Sustainment Tech Transition division in Warner Robins, GA. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing cutting-edge technologies in the field of additive manufacturing for repair and sustainment applications. The position provides engineering support for aircraft and vehicle sustainment technology development and transition including aircraft, vehicle, and ground support equipment maintenance. This role will: Support design, manufacturing, and test/validation of repair procedures for additive manufacturing repair technologies. Support material characterization of additive repair material deposits used in repair and sustainment of parts for aircraft, vehicle, and ground support equipment. Assist in planning, coordinating, developing, and executing test protocols using industry standards, experiments, process characterization and process validations on new and revised products and processes. Assist in writing and updating standard operating procedures and other documentations required. Consult or provide technical advice to team members on product and process issues. Assist in the organization and ordering of inventory in the maintenance of manufacturing supplies and materials. Participate in training and community outreach events Develop long-term product implementation strategies Provide technical oversight/guidance for Junior Sustainment Engineers and Technicians

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Materials or Chemical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related engineering field)
• 4 years engineering/technical process design, hardware ownership experience with emphasis on testing and validation of process and product.
• Proven ability to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• 4 years of experience in the design or transition of technology to a validated manufacturing process/operation in the automotive or aerospace industries
• Working knowledge with various manufacturing processes such as casting, NC machining, forging, heat treat, thermal spray, cold spray, friction stir welding, and additive manufacturing for metals or plastics
• Working knowledge of materials testing standards and procedures
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software and FEA software/analysis
• Proficient in Excel and other MS Office Suite programs
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or related engineering field)
• 4+ years of engineering/technical process design experience in either the automotive or aerospace industries
• 4+ years of experience in the qualification of components and transition of technology to a validated manufacturing process/operation in automotive or aerospace industries
• 4+ years of experience in analysis of components in relation mechanical systems, including Finite Element Analysis for structural, fatigue, thermal, vibration, and acoustics
• 4+ years of experience with creating and executing component and system level validation and qualification test plans, as well as analysis of test data and results
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated at all levels of an organization
• Self-motivated & organized with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling
• Experience in technical writing and technical proposal documentation and creation
• Excellent documentation and work flow skills with exposure to ERP systems
• Quality Assurance background

Responsibilities

• Support design, manufacturing, and test/validation of repair procedures for additive manufacturing repair technologies.
• Support material characterization of additive repair material deposits used in repair and sustainment of parts for aircraft, vehicle, and ground support equipment.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, developing, and executing test protocols using industry standards, experiments, process characterization and process validations on new and revised products and processes.
• Assist in writing and updating standard operating procedures and other documentations required.
• Consult or provide technical advice to team members on product and process issues.
• Assist in the organization and ordering of inventory in the maintenance of manufacturing supplies and materials.
• Participate in training and community outreach events
• Develop long-term product implementation strategies
• Provide technical oversight/guidance for Junior Sustainment Engineers and Technicians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees