Senior AM Process Development Engineer

Samson Rose has partnered with an industry leader in advanced manufacturing and robotics to find a Senior Additive Manufacturing (AM) Process Development Engineer to join their engineering team. This is a hands-on and technical role focused on optimizing laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) processes to achieve best-in-class material performance, consistency, and cost efficiency. You’ll lead initiatives to improve in-house printers, develop novel print parameters, and collaborate across design and manufacturing teams to enable next-generation aerospace and automotive hardware.

• They’ve built the world’s first fully integrated, AI-enabled manufacturing system combining design, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly.

• Their technology delivers superior performance, cost efficiency, and speed to market.

• They are scaling rapidly across both automotive and defense sectors.

• Their Torrance, CA headquarters houses world-class engineering and production capabilities.

• The culture is fast-paced, innovative, and deeply collaborative.

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls (ITAR).

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing L-PBF equipment, process parameters, or print programming.

• Strong understanding of materials engineering fundamentals (stress-strain, fatigue, microstructure, etc.).

• Proven track record defining project scope, aligning stakeholders, and communicating technical progress.

• Experience qualifying and controlling AM processes for repeatability and quality.

• Hands-on experience operating or troubleshooting additive manufacturing equipment.

• Aerospace AM design experience and ability to conduct manufacturing trade studies.

• Familiarity with Teamcenter / NX for 3D modeling.

• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for data analysis.

• Demonstrated success optimizing parameters using DOE and statistical tools.

• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

• Competitive compensation, equity plan, and results-based bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage (HMO and PPO options).

• Paid vacation, holidays, and year-end company shutdown.

• Paid parental leave and company-sponsored life and disability insurance.

• Learning and development reimbursement programs.

• Fully on-site role in a climate-controlled, ISO 9001/AS9100-certified environment.

If this role aligns with your experience and interests, please apply with your current resume. We’ll be in touch to schedule an introductory call.