Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aviation Industry
Coventry, RI | Full-Time | Onsite | First Shift (6AM–4:30PM)

Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to support an industry-leading aviation innovator. In this role, you’ll help drive the next generation of manufacturing technologies—combining expertise in additive manufacturing, materials engineering, and process optimization to create production solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

This is your opportunity to directly influence cutting-edge aerospace programs while working hands-on with sophisticated 3D printing, scanning, and digital fabrication systems.

What You’ll Do

3D Equipment & CAD Excellence

• Operate and maintain advanced 3D printers and scanning equipment.

• Design and model components for additive manufacturing using CAD (SolidWorks preferred).

• Perform dimensional verification and quality control on additive parts.

• Stay up to date on emerging 3D printing technologies and new raw materials.

Materials & Process Engineering

• Provide expertise in metallic and non metallic materials, including polymer matrix composites, alloys, and structural bonding.

• Develop and evaluate new materials, test methods, and validation reports.

• Partner with design and engineering teams to influence material selection and ensure specification compliance.

Process Optimization & Technology Integration

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for additive and digital fabrication workflows.

• Support capital equipment decisions and implement advanced technologies.

• Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Conduct training to qualify operators and expand team capability in additive manufacturing.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

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

• Minimum 2+ years of technical experience in advanced manufacturing focused on additive manufacturing.

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

• Strong knowledge of metallic and non-metallic materials, polymer matrix composites, alloys, and structural bonding.

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• SolidWorks experience.

• AS9100 familiarity.

• Experience with material qualification programs and statistical data analysis.

Why Join Us?

When you join PDS Tech Commercial, you become part of a team that supports some of the most innovative engineering programs in the world. You’ll work onsite with a renowned aviation leader known for its commitment to quality, safety, and technological advancement.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive pay: $40–$60 per hour

• Stable 12 month consulting opportunity with potential for extension

• Collaborative engineering environment with cutting-edge equipment

• The chance to innovate in additive manufacturing at scale

• Professional growth through cross-functional engineering exposure

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to modern aerospace manufacturing while expanding your expertise with state-of-the-art technology.

Ready to Build the Future?

If you’re passionate about advanced manufacturing and eager to contribute to transformative aviation projects, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the next generation of aerospace innovation.

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