Processing Engineer III, Additive Manufacturing

The role

You will build and run a metallurgical test lab and lead process and material qualification across multiple alloy systems. You will also set the technical direction for additive manufacturing quality.

What you will do

• Build and run the metallurgical test lab.
• Select and qualify equipment and establish procedures.
• Set calibration schedules and train the team.
• Lead process and material qualification for stainless steel, nickel, titanium, and aluminum alloys.
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities for AM equipment.
• Run structured experiments and DOE-based studies.
• Perform root-cause analysis.
• Govern build and validation documentation standards in ProShop ERP.
• Innovate ways to qualify additively manufactured parts.

Required qualifications

• 12+ years (H.S. Diploma) or 10+ years (A.A.) or 5+ years (Bachelor's) or 3+ years (Master's) or Ph.D.
• Expert-level metallurgical and materials testing.
• Hands-on process qualification on metal AM platforms (laser powder bed fusion, DED, or binder jetting).
• Direct experience with stainless, nickel, titanium, and aluminum alloy systems.
• Expert-level knowledge of metallurgical testing: PSD, porosity, mechanical testing, and microstructural analysis.
• Hands-on experience with metal AM process and material qualification to AMS, ASTM, or SAE standards.
• Proficiency with advanced metrology instruments and quality systems.
• Strong DOE and statistical process control skills.
• Deep understanding of metallurgical principles applied to AM alloy systems.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's or master's in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field
• Experience standing up or operating a metallurgical lab and leading IQ/OQ/PQ activities in a regulated environment (aerospace, medical device, or similar)
• Experience contributing to external technical forums, publications, or industry groups

Before you apply

• Applicants must be within a 100-mile radius of Woburn, MA.
• No relocation assistance provided.
• To conform to ITAR, you must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U

About the company

Rennscot MFG is a provider of advanced manufacturing services located in Woburn, MA. They offer services including reverse engineering, metal & polymer additive manufacturing, and precision machining.