Manufacturing Specialist

Job Title: Manufacturing Specialist

Work Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Summary:

The Manufacturing Specialist will play a key role in supporting additive manufacturing operations, focusing on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology. This position involves hands-on work with advanced manufacturing equipment, process documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure high-quality production and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LPBF printers, ensuring optimal performance for both development and production needs.
• Prepare and execute print jobs, including build setup, file preparation, and parameter selection using specialized printer software.
• Accurately execute print builds to meet project timelines and quality standards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with installation, qualification, and validation of printers, including execution and documentation of IQ, SAT, OQ, and PQ activities.
• Support scaling up of production by enabling application demonstrations and qualification runs on LPBF systems.
• Monitor print quality, identify and escalate issues related to machine performance, materials, or process parameters as needed.
• Maintain thorough records and documentation to ensure traceability and support ongoing process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine workflows, optimize materials, and enhance print parameters for efficiency and quality.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2+ years of experience in additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or a hands-on production environment.
• Familiarity with 3D printing or additive manufacturing concepts; experience with LPBF is advantageous.
• Proficiency with technical software tools and ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, disciplined documentation practices, and ability to execute repeatable processes.
• Willingness to work hands-on with complex manufacturing equipment and learn new technologies.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing systems (such as EOS, SLM, Renishaw, or similar) is preferred.
• Exposure to printer qualification, validation, or regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Basic understanding of print parameters, materials behavior, or post-processing workflows is beneficial.
• Experience supporting applications development, prototyping, or early production builds is desirable.
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in additive manufacturing and advanced production technologies.

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations