Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI has performed more than $3 billion in cumulative sponsored research, with sponsored research for 2024 alone exceeding $250 million. We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Mechanical/AM Engineer to drive our cutting-edge research and development initiatives in the field of additive manufacturing (AM) and sustainable technologies. Apply today!

This position is responsible for providing engineering solutions to a wide range of customer challenges utilizing a variety of advanced manufacturing methods to include additive manufacturing. At a high level, tasks include reverse engineering, CAD design, 2D drawing with focus on application of GD&T, systems engineering, FEA analysis and simulation for selected components/systems. As well, this engineer will be responsible for following all product development process steps and ensure compliance to ISO and AS standards. This role will communicate and collaborate with customers as well as a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing, operations, testing, quality, materials, and program management members through project completion. Other efforts include but are not limited to mentoring junior engineers, assisting in process improvement efforts, participate in various technical challenges and team support activities. Occasional travel is expected for this role. This role will be working in a highly agile environment in a multifunctional team and therefore, being a team player and having flexibility, adaptability, attention to detail are key to success.

1. BS degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field
2. 15+ years of experience in product development
3. 10+ years of experience with Computer Aided Design software, preferably SolidWorks
4. 10+ years of practical experience in 2D drawing generation, including application of GD&T
5. Experience in conducting simulation and FEA analysis using an industry standard analysis tool such as ANSYS
6. Practical experience reverse-engineering products/projects
7. Familiarity with various manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, extrusion, CNC machining, injection molding, thermoforming, robotics, advanced manufacturing, etc.
8. Attention to detail and organizational skills
9. Ability to perform extensive research, catalogue findings during development activities, and write reports for both internal and external use
10. Effective interpersonal communication and presentation skills with coworkers and clients at all levels
11. Self-motivation with ability to work with minimal supervision
12. Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
13. Excellent communication skills to include presentation skills
14. Experience generating job routers and BOM's for part manufacture
15. Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

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

1. 5+ years of experience performing FEA analysis using ANSYS to include static and dynamic analysis
2. Experience with Additive Manufacturing, including print file generation
3. Experience with failure analysis, root cause determination and corrective action
4. Experience with Model Based Definition generation (SolidWorks preferred)
5. MS Degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field
6. Experience working on turbine engine systems including hands on tear down expertise
7. Hands on experience conducting reverse engineering
8. Experience in ISO certified and/or AS9100 certified facility
9. Experience writing or providing input for contract proposals
10. Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

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, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.