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Materials and Process Engineer 3/4
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Material and Process Engineer:
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Materials and Process Engineer 3/4
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
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Advanced NDT Engineer IV
Carpenter Technology Corp.
Reading, PA
…steels. Carpenter's high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy…
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Principal Stress Engineer, Aftermarket
RTX
United States
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Tool and Die Technician - 11/10/2026
Clopay
Mountaintop, PA
Engineering & Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate directly with Strategic Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians on process improvements, new tooling, and continuous improvement projects.
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Principal Engineer Supplier Quality
Northrop Grumman
Remote, United States
Northrop Grumman seeks a skilled Principal Supplier Quality, to join the Supplier Performance Management team and support our suppliers across multiple locations in the Northeast and…
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Principal Engineer, Building & Construction
Charter Next Generation
Bloomer, WI
Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs.
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Principal Engineer Supplier Quality
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman seeks a skilled Principal Supplier Quality, to join the Supplier Performance Management team and support our suppliers across multiple locations in the Northeast and…
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Senior/Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer - National Security Products Center, NM/CA, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Livermore, CA
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams that may include systems engineers, materials scientists, manufacturing engineers, test engineers, designers, analysts, quality partners,…
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Principal Process Engineer, LPBF
Beehive Industries, LLC
Knoxville, TN
The Principal Additive Process Manufacturing Engineer serves as a recognized technical authority responsible for advancing Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology, materials, and…
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Research & Development Engineer I - Onsite
SLD Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.
Memphis, TN
This position is based at the Medtronic Spine Hub in Memphis, Tennessee, and requires onsite work a minimum of four days per week
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Fabri
Billerica, MA
As Principal Systems Engineer, you will own the design, development, and deployment of Fabri’s core manufacturing equipment. You will operate bidirectionally with process engineering:…
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Principal Systems Engineer
Fabri
Boston, MA
Fabri is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to architect, design, and deliver the in-house equipment and infrastructure that defines our manufacturing processes. This is a foundational…
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Thermal Analyst
HX5, LLC
US-OH-Brook Park, OH
A Thermal Analyst is needed to support NASA’s Glenn Research Center as a principal researcher in the area of advanced additive manufactured (AM) heat exchangers. The advent of AM and novel…
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Principal Engineer, Materials
Beehive Industries, LLC
Loveland, OH
…systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically…
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HFN: Manufacturing Engineer II
Hanger, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
Must have knowledge of medical devices related to biomechanical systems, human anatomy and defined patient outcomes
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Principal Mechanical Engineer/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, OK
· Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Additive Manufacturing Engine
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Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing
Northrop Grumman
Sunnyvale
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA.
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Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA.
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Director, Product Development Engineering (CNC Machining)
VulcanForms
Devens, MA
…development engineering organization for precision subtractive manufacturing. In this high-visibility role, you will architect the overarching engineering strategy for multi-axis CNC…
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Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Apopka
We are seeking a self-starting, motivated Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated Apopka, FL team site. The team designs, develops, tests, delivers, and operates advanced…
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Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
We are seeking a self-starting, motivated Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated Apopka, FL team site. The team designs, develops, tests, delivers, and operates advanced…
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Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Propulsion)
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
As the Principal Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer at Varda, you will have the opportunity to utilize your experience to scale manufacturing from a few bespoke vehicles to many consistent,…
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Principal Product Manager (Design)
Divergent
Torrance, CA
Background in computational design, desktop CAE, PLM, or additive-manufacturing software (Siemens NX / Teamcenter familiarity preferred)
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Fuel Ceramic Engineer
Nano Nuclear Energy Inc
Oak Ridge, TN
Nano Nuclear Energy is seeking a Fuel Ceramic Engineer to lead the development of ceramic body and pellet fabrication processes for advanced nuclear fuel. This is a hands-on opportunity to…

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Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technology Engineer (Senior Principal Engineer)

San Diego, CA, United States

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

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Pay: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.
Closing date: Nov 5, 2026
Experience: 10+ years of turbine design industry experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

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Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

AM Tech Group Focus Areas

AM Technology Maturation: Use the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) framework to advance AM technology development in areas including qualification of new AM components, AM distortion prediction, low-angle printing strategies, advanced surface finishing, print parameter optimization, and process monitoring and quality assurance techniques. Identify high-impact AM component applications and develop pathways to address associated technical gaps and risks.
Design for AM Knowledge Capture & Consulting: Document AM best practices in Solar KMS, design manuals, and EDM reports. Lead periodic in-house training for engineering staff and serve as an AM technology subject matter expert for component design teams. Support manufacturing, design, and field teams with root cause/corrective action activities. Monitor industry and university AM technology advancements and identify high-potential emerging AM technologies opportunities.
AM Materials Development: Support metallurgical characterization and mechanical properties testing of commercially available and emerging AM Alloys including nickel and stainless steels. Collaborate with external and internal partners (Universities, Labs, M&P, SME) to qualify new AM alloys. Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop material properties design curves and support qualification of new AM components.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with NPI leadership, Product Owners, and development teams to identify high-impact AM applications that will accelerate NPI activities, enhance product capabilities, and provide greater supply chain flexibility.
Lead technical evaluation of tradeoffs and design alternatives related to safety, performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, serviceability, and risk for AM components.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of AM technology development programs.
Develop detailed technology maturation and qualification plans for new AM components or technologies for both development and production applications.
Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute AM technology development projects.
Apply advanced mechanical design principles and analytical tools to support design decisions and resolve complex engineering challenges associated with the development of new AM components.
Provide AM-related technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, supply chain, and manufacturing across multiple experience levels.
Serve as a Design for AM (DFAM) technical authority and resource within the organization, helping establish engineering best practices and sharing lessons learned through training and mentoring.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or engineering discipline.
Demonstrated experience applying Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) principles to the design, development, and qualification of new AM comp.
Strong proficiency in 3D modeling and engineering analysis tools and methods (Ansys, Space Claim, Creo); experience with engineering drawings, BOM development (Windchill, Linked Data), and configuration management, including the ability to interpret and apply analysis results to support design decisions.
Extensive experience with design, development, and qualification of turbomachinery components
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product development, and design for manufacturability principles.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across disciplines to solve complex engineering and organizational challenges.
Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and provide technical leadership across functional boundaries.
Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to the development of organizational technical capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Top Candidates will also have:

Extensive experience delivering technical presentations or speaking at industry conferences is preferred
10+ years of turbine design industry experience
Strong record of documenting project results (EDM’s, Research Reports) and creating standard work documentation such as Design Manual section contributions, Work Instructions, Guidance Notes, Process maps, and Knowledge Management System (KMS) entries.
Strong written and verbal Spanish communication skills are preferred

Summary Pay Range:

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 21, 2026 - November 4, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Quality assurance
Leadership
Supply chain management
Design principles
Coaching
Mechanical engineering
Aerospace engineering
3D modelling
Ansys
PTC Creo
PTC Windchill
Manufacturing processes
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Research
Documentation

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