Description:
MUST BE 45-50 MINUTES FROM COVENTRY, ri (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Join us in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. This role combines expertise in 3D printing and scanning technologies, CAD-based design, and materials and process optimization. You’ll collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies and ensure robust, efficient production processes.
What you’ll be doing as a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer:
3D Equipment & CAD
• Operate and maintain 3D printers and scanning equipment.
• Design and create 3D models using CAD software for additive manufacturing and tooling. SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Conduct dimensional verification and quality control of components.
o Keep abreast of evolving 3D and additive manufacturing technologies, and allied technologies
o Keep abreast of evolving raw materials for 3D processes
Materials & Process Engineering
• Provide guidance on metallic and non-metallic materials and processes, including polymer matrix composites, alloys and structural bonding.
• Develop and evaluate new materials and process methods; create and execute test plans and reports.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to influence material selection and ensure compliance with specifications.
Process Optimization & Integration
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes involving additive manufacturing and digital fabrication.
• Support capital equipment decisions and implementation of advanced technologies.
• Document and maintain records of manufacturing processes and improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Support design and manufacturing engineering needs as SME to guide resolution of technical challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct on-site trainings with an aim of qualifying team members needing to operate these technologies.
Qualifications
Skills You Bring to This Role:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of technical experience in advanced manufacturing engineering focused on Additive Manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing, scanning equipment, and CAD software.
• Knowledge of metallic and non-metallic materials, polymer matrix composites, alloys, and structural bonding processes.
• AS9100 experience preferred.
• Familiarity with material qualification programs and statistical data analysis prefe
Job Number:
72127
Job Location:
Coventry, RI
Per Diem:
No
Overtime:
Possible
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
02/19/2026
Firm Name:
BUTLER AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
Attention:
Bill Carriveau
Address:
SHELTON POINTE STE 204 2 TRAP FALLS ROAD
City, State:
SHELTON, CT 06484
Phone:
203/926-2705
Email:wcarriveau@butler.com Website:www.butler.com
