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Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or related); Master's degree is a plus.
8+ years of experience in additive manufacturing quality engineering, with direct, hands-on experience qualifying equipment and processes for aerospace, defense, or spaceflight applications.
Deep expertise in at least one of the following AM modalities, with working knowledge of the other: (a) Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB), including machine qualification, laser diagnostics, and powder management; or (b) Directed Energy Deposition (DED), including WAAM process qualification, arc-based process controls, and wire feedstock management.
Demonstrated experience executing IQ, OQ, and MQ on AM machines, including build layout design, test plan development, and material property evaluation.
Deep working knowledge of AMS 7003, AMS 7032, and AMS 7002, including process control documents, KPV identification and control, and powder management requirements.
Experience qualifying AM equipment to AMS 7032, NASA-STD-6030, NAVSEA Technical Publications for PBF and/or DED, or to prime customer AM specifications with equivalent rigor.
Hands-on experience with laser power measurement, beam caustic/profiling equipment, and interpretation of beam quality data (spot size, M2, thermal shift, location of focus, astigmatism).
Hands-on experience with gas flow measurement methods and characterization of shielding gas performance across build platforms.
Strong understanding of powder metallurgy, including powder quality requirements, particle size distribution, chemistry, morphology, lot control, reuse methodology, and contamination prevention per AMS 7002 and AMS 7031. Familiarity with wire feedstock quality requirements for DED/WAAM processes.
Skilled in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), CAPA, and nonconformance management.
Deep understanding of AS9100, Nadcap for AM, GD&T;, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and SPC.
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership abilities.
Willing to travel up to 20%, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (required for ITAR compliance).