Product Development Engineer - Seattle VA Medical Center

What We Are Looking For

3D Systems Healthcare is supporting the rollout of additive manufacturing capabilities and a quality management system across the Veterans Health Administration, advancing the VHA Innovation Ecosystem mission to discover and scale healthcare innovations that exceed expectations, restore hope, and build trust within the Veteran community. This work is conducted in close collaboration with VHA doctors, nurses, Veterans, educators, and private industry partners nationwide.

The Seattle VA Medical Center is expanding rapidly and seeking a skilled Product Development Engineer to join the Operations team, whose mission is to develop and sustain in‑house and outsourced manufacturing processes that improve cost, quality, and capacity. This is a unique opportunity to work onsite at the Seattle VA Hospital, applying cutting‑edge additive manufacturing technologies to directly improve Veteran healthcare while helping shape the future of medical innovation.

This role has an onsite work schedule requiring the person to be in the onsite location,
Seattle VA Medical Center
, 5 days a week.

• Competitive Compensation Package: $76,000 - $99,000 per year.
• Paid Leave (US ONLY): Company paid holidays and a flexible working schedule through our paid time off (PTO) policy.
• 401(k): Prepare for a secure retirement with our 401(k) plan, which includes an employer matching contribution.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans: Medical, dental and vision coverage, company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, and company‑paid basic life insurance.
• Global Team: Experience a workplace comprised of talented individuals who are passionate about serving our customers and each other.
• Innovative Culture: Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Since 1986 we have continuously pushed the boundaries of additive manufacturing.
• Talent Development: We invest in talent programs to support employees with opportunities to grow, contribute, develop, and thrive in their careers.
• Connection & Engagement Opportunities: We foster an environment where our diverse global workforce can connect and thrive.

• Apply advanced engineering and technical expertise in additive and traditional manufacturing to plan, design, and execute production of medical models, devices, and components that meet defined performance, quality, and safety requirements.
• Utilize Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) tools to support design coordination, manufacturing planning, production workflows, in‑process quality controls, and cost estimation.
• Lead process validation and verification activities by identifying critical machine and process variables, conducting Design of Experiments (DoE), developing process FMEA (pFMEA) documentation, and ensuring data‑driven decision making.
• Develop, execute, and analyze test protocols
  , producing clear technical reports that support validated, repeatable, and compliant manufacturing processes.
• Establish, document, and sustain end‑to‑end manufacturing processes
  , including medical imaging reconstruction, design‑for‑manufacturability, additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, tooling and fixture design, and secondary processing.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives by developing standardized procedures, identifying material solutions aligned to requirements and tolerances, and improving efficiency, quality, and capacity.
• Define and maintain quality assurance and quality control systems
  , including SOPs, process controls, inspection plans, acceptance testing, and destructive and non‑destructive testing across R&D, production, and sustainment phases.
• Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert for fabrication equipment by performing troubleshooting, maintenance, optimization, and operator training in accordance with manufacturer specifications and VHA quality expectations.
• Provide technical consultation and problem‑solving support to engineers, leadership, and stakeholders by independently evaluating requirements, recommending alternative approaches, modifying designs or prototypes, and ensuring timely delivery of mission‑critical medical solutions.
• Support the VHA mission by…