Metal Manufacturing Engineer, Additive
Texarkana, TXFull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for AM production (polymer FDM and metal LPBF) at a Hadrian facility on a customer site in Texarkana. Owns build success, troubleshoots onsite, writes work instructions, and helps set onsite standards and processes to ensure parts meet spec.
Responsibilities
- Be the boots on the ground for the AM machines onsite, across both polymer (FDM) and metal (LPBF).
- Own build success for both polymer and metal components. This includes COCs, FAIR, compliance, and parts being in spec.
- Prep build files when needed.
- Troubleshoot build failures and production issues on the premises.
- Be the first line of defense for creating and dispositioning NCRs.
- Develop the work instructions for each part that runs through the facility.
- Create onsite standards for support removal, part cleaning, inspection, and other post-processing steps.
- Influence DfAM inputs to parts to improve manufacturability and build success.
- Assist with LPBF and FDM machine maintenance, turnover, and setup as needed.
- Keep build records and document what works so the facility keeps improving.
- Coordinate with the LA-based AM Applications Engineering team, Quality, and Operations to keep onsite execution aligned with program requirements.
Qualifications
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years in additive manufacturing, process or manufacturing engineering, or applications engineering.
- Direct hands-on experience with LPBF and/or FDM systems, including materials, process parameters, machine operation, and common failure modes.
- Experience owning build execution and troubleshooting build failures in a production environment.
- Able to prep and adjust build files when needed.
- Familiarity with quality processes: COCs, FAIR, NCR creation and dispositioning, and parts conformance to spec.
- Able to write clear work instructions and set onsite process standards.
- Hands-on DfAM understanding, with the ability to evaluate parts for AM suitability and manufacturability.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance interpretation, and inspection planning.
- Able to work independently and deliver on commitments with a leadership team based in another location.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required (ITAR).
Skills
Required:Additive manufacturing (AM) processesBuild file preparation and adjustmentQuality processes (COCs, FAIR, NCRs)DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing)GD&T and inspection planning
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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