UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University of Dayton’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners. UDRI is ranked first in the nation among all colleges and universities for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation. In Ohio, UDRI is number one among colleges and universities receiving contracts and grants from the Department of Defense.

This position is located at the Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) in Dayton, OH, at the University of Dayton Research Institute. The position will support the Additive Manufacturing Post Processing Team and will report to the Additive Manufacturing Process Engineering Team Lead within the AM Operations Group. The position will work with the AM Engineering Group and the Post Processing Team during the product development process to ensure AM parts are designed for machining, design fixtures for parts, order tooling in preparation for machining, and support CNC programming for all equipment within the department as needed. The successful candidate will have expertise in post process machining plan development and engineering drawings. Additional areas of support will include process documentation, heat treatment, in-process inspections, ensuring operations complies with safety and quality standards, and managing maintenance and preventative maintenance of equipment within the process. This position may also be responsible for planning, coordination, and management of special projects. The majority of work will support government customers, but some industry partners will be supported as well.


Minimum Qualifications
• BS in Engineering with a minimum of 12+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 15+ years of direct work experience with engineering projects and supporting post processing operations. In absence of a degree, 20+ years of direct work experience including programming 3-axis CNC mills (5-axis mills preferred) and 2-axis lathes.
• 10+ years of experience operating and/or programming tooling equipment including 3-axis CNC mills (5-axis mills preferred) and 2-axis lathes.
• Experience programming wire EDM’s.
• Proficient in interacting with design, manufacturing, and process engineers and other technical personnel.
• Experience with CAD and CAM software packages.
• Ability to read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills with team members at all levels.
• Attention to detail.
• Capable of setting up mill and lathe tools, parts, and debugging programs as necessary.
• Ability to write clear work instructions for other technicians on the floor to follow.
• Capable of determining the correct inspections strategies and techniques needed to verify process accuracy on the floor.
• Due to the nature of this position, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Demonstrated experience determining machining plans for additively manufactured parts.
• Engineering experience with aircraft and/or vehicle technology including ground support equipment.
• Experience with quality engineering and processes including quality management systems (AS9100 and/or ISO9001), non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, NC machining, forging, and heat treat.
• Direct experience with ECI JobBOSS2 (formerly E2 Shoptech) ERP System.
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Prior experience with UDRI policies and processes.
 

Special Instructions to Applicants

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.


Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, females, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.