Additive Repair Process Engineer at University of Dayton – Warner Robins, Georgia

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

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

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

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

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.