Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer onsite in Long Beach, CA $130K–$165K (DOE)Motive Workforce is looking for a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join an advanced manufacturing organization in Long Beach supporting aerospace, defense, and other highly technical applications.This is a hands-on, onsite role focused on metal additive manufacturing—from process development and DfAM through production, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

Develop and optimize metal AM processes, including DMLS/L-PBFApply Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) principlesDevelop process plans, technical documentation, and customer requirementsTroubleshoot AM equipment and production processesSupport R&D, new applications, and process improvement initiativesWork closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teamsEvaluate new AM technologies, materials, and manufacturing methodsSupport AS9100 quality requirementsWhat We’re Looking For:B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field3–6 years of metal additive manufacturing experienceHands-on experience with DMLS, L-PBF, or similar metal AM technologyCAD and engineering drawing experienceWorking knowledge of GD&T, metallurgy, and thermal-mechanical behaviorExperience troubleshooting or optimizing manufacturing processesAerospace/defense experience is a plusExperience with CNC, heat treatment, NDT, surface treatment, or assembly is a plusMust be a U.S. Person under ITAR and eligible to obtain a DoD security clearance