Build What’s Next: Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Additive & Materials Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace organization to hire a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer who’s ready to transform how products are designed, produced, and qualified. If you’re passionate about additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and digital fabrication, this is your opportunity to shape the future of aerospace and high-performance manufacturing.

About the Role & Your Impact

In this role, you’ll combine expertise in 3D printing, scanning technologies, CAD design, and materials engineering to drive innovation and operational excellence. You’ll collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate advanced technologies that improve product performance, quality, and efficiency.

Your work will directly influence production processes, material selection, and technology adoption—helping to accelerate next-generation manufacturing solutions.

Location: Coventry
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Pay Rate: $40.00 – $60.00 per hour

What You’ll Do

3D Equipment & CAD

• Operate, maintain, and optimize 3D printers and scanning equipment

• Design and develop 3D models for additive manufacturing, tooling, and prototypes using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

• Perform dimensional verification and quality control on printed components

• Stay current with emerging additive manufacturing technologies and materials

Materials & Process Engineering

• Provide technical guidance on metallic and non-metallic materials, including polymer matrix composites, alloys, and structural bonding

• Develop, evaluate, and validate new materials and manufacturing methods

• Create and execute test plans, analyze results, and generate technical reports

• Collaborate with design teams to influence material selection and ensure compliance

Process Optimization & Integration

• Develop and optimize additive manufacturing and digital fabrication processes

• Support capital equipment evaluation and implementation

• Document manufacturing improvements and ensure traceability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a subject matter expert to resolve technical challenges

• Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams

• Lead on-site training to qualify personnel on new technologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field

• Minimum 2+ years of technical experience in advanced manufacturing or additive manufacturing

• Hands-on experience with 3D printing, scanning equipment, and CAD software

• Strong understanding of metallic and non-metallic materials and structural bonding

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• SolidWorks experience

• AS9100 or aerospace quality systems experience

• Familiarity with material qualification programs

• Experience with statistical data analysis and process improvement

• Knowledge of polymer matrix composites and advanced alloys

• Experience supporting technology implementation in production environments

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to innovate and grow. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Exposure to cutting-edge additive manufacturing and advanced materials

• A collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture

• Opportunities to influence real-world aerospace and manufacturing programs

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• A workplace focused on continuous improvement, safety, and innovation

• The chance to develop your expertise in a high-impact, high-visibility role

This is your chance to be at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and help shape the next generation of products and processes.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to lead innovation in additive manufacturing and materials engineering, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and advance your career with PDS Tech Commercial—where innovation meets opportunity.

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