Description

As the DED technology owner, you will lead the development and scaling of advanced manufacturing capabilities to produce high-performance aerospace hardware and flight-ready propulsion components.

Requirements

• •Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• •5+ years manufacturing technology development and qualification experience
• •3+ years hands‑on industrial DED process experience
• •Foundation in welding metallurgy and residual stress management
• •Experience applying ESA, NASA, or comparable aerospace standards
• •Communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• •Proficiency with data analysis tools
• •Fluency in English
• •Experience with robotic toolpath programming for DED systems
• •Metallurgical expertise in copper and nickel‑base superalloys
• •Familiarity with CAM systems and welding simulation tools
• •Experience in manufacturing for propulsion systems

Tasks

• •Lead the industrialization of DED manufacturing capabilities
• •Define workflows for design, deposition, and inspection
• •Establish process windows for high-performance alloys
• •Guide design teams on DfAM for complex components
• •Manage equipment selection, installation, and production readiness
• •Lead part-qualification campaigns and documentation
• •Manage budgets, schedules, and technology development risks
• •Drive improvements in equipment utilization and throughput
• •Ensure compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards
• •Define process control plans and traceability workflows
• •Partner with engineering and quality teams for flight-ready parts
• •Support Make/Buy decisions for propulsion and systems teams
• •Manage external suppliers and machine OEMs
• •Maintain and calibrate DED machines and robotics systems
• •Generate detailed technical reports for leadership and partners

Tools & Technologies

Benefits