Manufacturing Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2+ years of experience in additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or a hands-on production environment.
• Familiarity with 3D printing or additive manufacturing concepts; LPBF experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working with technical software tools and following detailed work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to execute repeatable processes.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and learn complex equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing systems (EOS, SLM, Renishaw, or similar).
• Exposure to printer qualification, validation, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of print parameters, materials behavior, or post-processing workflows.
• Experience supporting applications development, prototyping, or early production builds.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in additive manufacturing and advanced production technologies.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and perform daily maintenance on OEM Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) printers to support applications development and production needs.
• Prepare and execute print jobs using OEM printer software, including build setup, file preparation, and parameter selection.
• Support applications development by executing print builds accurately and on schedule to meet internal and customer commitments.
• Assist with printer installation, qualification, and validation activities, including IQ, SAT, OQ, and PQ print execution and documentation.
• Support OEM printer operations for applications and production development and therefore to enable the application demonstration and qualification runs for production scaling up.
• Monitor print quality and identify issues related to machine performance, materials, or process parameters, escalating as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, build documentation, and process data to support traceability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with applications, process, and manufacturing engineers to refine workflows, materials, and print parameters for quality and efficiency.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match