Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Additive Manufacturing)

Job Description

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Strategically plan and execute additive manufacturing jobs, managing the entire process from printing through to post-processing, inspection, material verification, and final work order completion.
• Operate additive manufacturing machinery, ensuring all builds are performed safely and adhere to quality standards and production timelines.
• Oversee post-processing tasks, which include depowdering, powder reclamation, heat treatment, part removal, machining, welding, dimensional inspection, and material testing.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and implement preventive maintenance strategies aimed at maximizing machine uptime and operational efficiency.
• Ensure the availability of materials, consumables, tooling, and other resources necessary to support the manufacturing process.
• Work closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Machining, Welding, Quality, Engineering, and external suppliers to guarantee the timely completion of manufacturing work orders.
• Partner with regional and global teams to prepare builds, create print layouts, and define manufacturing requirements.
• Assist in material and process qualification, including inspection, testing, and documentation processes.
• Innovate and enhance manufacturing processes, tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on first-pass yield, machine utilization, throughput, cycle time, scrap reduction, and timely delivery.
• Employ structured problem-solving techniques to address issues related to manufacturing, equipment, materials, and processes.
  
  

About You:

• You are a proactive, execution-oriented engineer with a passion for the manufacturing sector. Comfortable managing multiple manufacturing tasks, you excel at addressing practical problems on the shop floor. Your collaborative nature enables you to work effectively across functions, quickly adapt to new technologies and processes, and display strong learning capabilities. You consistently prioritize safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, machining, welding, component fabrication, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with manufacturing machinery, equipment, or computer-controlled production processes.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, manufacturing routings, and work orders.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, heat treatment, inspection, or component fabrication.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM, CNC programming, CMM, 3D scanning, or other relevant manufacturing technologies and software.
• Understanding of material properties and the requirements of manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement strategies, and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Ability to plan and coordinate various manufacturing activities to fulfill production schedules and work order demands.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with internal teams, equipment suppliers, material suppliers, and external service providers.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Distinguish You:

• Experience in additive manufacturing, specifically with metal 3D printing, DMLS/SLM, or other powder bed fusion technologies.
• Background in working with metal materials such as Stainless Steel, Inconel, Titanium, Aluminum alloys, or other engineering alloys.
• Experience with post-processing in additive manufacturing, including depowdering, heat treatment, machining, welding, and dimensional inspection.
• Skills in troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance, machine qualification, or process validation.
• Knowledge of FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis, or other quality tools used in manufacturing.
• Experience in collaborating with suppliers or managing outsourced manufacturing processes.
• Background in industries such as valve, oil & gas, aerospace, heavy engineering, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing settings.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems and related documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing technologies and processes.
  
  

Our Culture and Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we strive to create a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We promote an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives, recognizing that great ideas emerge from great teams. Our dedication to continuous career development and building an inclusive culture ensures you have the resources to thrive. Through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities, we invest in your success, enabling you to make a significant impact. We believe that diverse teams working together are essential for driving growth and achieving business objectives.
• We understand the importance of employee well-being. Our competitive benefits plans include various medical insurance options, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition initiatives, and more. Our culture supports flexible time-off options, including paid parental leave (both maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
  
  

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Dedication to Our People

At Emerson, our motivation stems from a collaborative spirit that empowers our diverse, multicultural teams to drive innovation for a healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable world. We invite you to join us on this ambitious journey.

We have cultivated a vibrant community of inquisitive, dedicated individuals who thrive in an environment where they feel welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to tackle the world's most complex challenges — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You will contribute to this essential work while advancing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We take pride in our role as a responsible corporate citizen in every location we operate, demonstrating a commitment to our people, our communities, and the world. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to foster a positive impact in all our endeavors.

At Emerson, you will experience firsthand that our people are central to everything we do. So, let’s embark on this journey together. Let’s innovate, learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek new opportunities. Push boundaries. Be empowered to create positive change. Accelerate to breakthrough. Let’s move forward, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a worldwide leader in automation technology and software. Leveraging our extensive domain knowledge and a legacy of exceptional execution, Emerson assists customers in critical sectors like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemicals, and advanced factory automation to operate more sustainably while enhancing productivity, energy security, and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology solutions, we are helping companies embark on digital transformation to significantly improve their operations, conserve essential resources, and enhance safety.

We provide equal opportunities, celebrate diversity, and tackle challenges with the confidence that together, we can make a difference across a wide range of countries and industries. Whether you are an established professional seeking a career shift, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you will find an opportunity to make an impact with Emerson. Join our team – let's proceed!

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