SENIOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Nikon AM Synergy Inc. • Long Beach, CA

1d • $130,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineer at Nikon AM Synergy supports the design, development, and manufacturing of hardware using metal additive manufacturing processes. This role collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure parts meet customer and industry requirements. The AM Engineer contributes to process development, optimization, and problem-solving in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment while maintaining compliance with aerospace quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• 3 - 6 years of experience in metal additive manufacturing or related manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with metal AM systems (e.g., DMLS, powder bed fusion).
• Basic understanding of GD&T principles.
• Knowledge of thermal-mechanical behavior, materials science, and metallurgy.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and engineering drawings interpretation.
• Must meet U.S. Person requirements under ITAR regulations.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. citizenship preferred; lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) may be considered.
• Experience with CNC machining, heat treatment, assembly, surface treatment, NDT, or other related manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to aerospace or defense manufacturing environments.
• Experience in process improvement or manufacturing optimization projects.
• Advanced coursework or certifications in additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement additive manufacturing processes for hardware production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support on-time delivery of parts.
• Apply Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) techniques to optimize part designs.
• Support R&D initiatives, process improvement projects, and new application development.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing industrial equipment used in additive manufacturing.
• Adhere to company safety policies and ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain awareness of AM industry trends, materials, and technologies.
• Verify and document customer requirements for additive manufacturing parts and processes.
• Generate technical documentation and manufacturing process plans.
• Support engineering proposals in response to customer RFPs.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technicians to implement process improvements.
• Assist in testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of additive manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100 quality standards and contribute to quality process documentation.
• Continuously learn new AM technologies and methods to support organizational capabilities.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, as well as Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Additional voluntary and supplemental benefits include Voluntary Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Confinement coverage.
• Employees also have access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA), where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees