Manufacturing Development Engineer – Additive Manufacturing
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**$100,000 – $120,000 / year** \| **Full\-Time** \| **Onsite – Central Connecticut** \| **Day Shift \| Up to 10% Travel**
**Lead the development of next\-generation manufacturing processes using robotics, metal additive manufacturing, laser welding, and advanced automation technologies.**
**What You'll Be Doing**
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* Lead engineering projects focused on additive manufacturing, welding, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies * Develop, optimize, qualify, and deploy manufacturing processes for customer and internal engineering projects * Design and execute experiments to evaluate process performance, material behavior, and manufacturing capability * Develop process windows, qualification plans, work instructions, and operating procedures * Support quality system development aligned with AS9100, SAE AMS, NADCAP, and other industry standards * Analyze CAD models, engineering data, and manufacturing requirements to improve production performance * Develop manufacturing strategies for laser welding, Directed Energy Deposition (DED), Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), and cold spray technologies * Collaborate with technicians, engineers, customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams * Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, customer presentations, and project deliverables * Support equipment selection, commissioning, integration, customer demonstrations, and proposal development
**What You Need**
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* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline * 3\+ years of engineering, manufacturing, research, or graduate\-level experience * Strong understanding of welding processes, metallurgy, manufacturing systems, and process development * Experience with experimental design, engineering analysis, data interpretation, and technical documentation * Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems such as AS9100, SAE AMS, ISO 13485, or similar industry standards * Excellent communication, project management, and technical problem\-solving skills * Must be eligible to work under U.S. export control regulations
### **Bonus Experience**
* Laser welding process development * Directed Energy Deposition (DED) * Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) * Cold spray technologies * Industrial robotics and robotic integration * Process qualification and validation * Powder bed fusion manufacturing * Finite element analysis (FEA), thermal modeling, or process simulation * Metallurgy, material characterization, and mechanical testing * Machine vision, sensors, and manufacturing automation * Programming with Python or MATLAB
**Why This Role Stands Out**
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* Work at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, robotics, and metal additive technologies * Lead high\-impact engineering projects from concept through implementation * Collaborate directly with industry leaders, customers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams * Opportunity to influence manufacturing innovation while working on cutting\-edge industrial technologies * Strong pipeline of technically challenging projects with excellent professional growth opportunities * Competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and continuous learning opportunities
**Education / Background**
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Bachelor's degree in:
* Mechanical Engineering * Manufacturing Engineering * Materials Engineering * Welding Engineering * Metallurgical Engineering * Robotics Engineering * Or a closely related engineering discipline
A Master's degree or other graduate\-level engineering education is a plus.
**Work Setup**
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* Full\-time * On\-site * Day shift * Occasional early morning or evening work as projects require * Up to 10% travel
**Benefits**
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* Medical, Dental \& Vision Insurance * Life Insurance * Short\- \& Long\-Term Disability * Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions * Paid Time Off \& Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement * Professional Development \& Continuing Education * Opportunity to work on cutting\-edge manufacturing technologies with real\-world impact
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