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Senior Mechanical Engineer

University of Dayton Research Institute
Dayton, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026
Position Summary

Unlock Your Potential at the University of Dayton! The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge composite materials research and development projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Work will be performed at a customer location in the greater Dayton-Cincinnati region. Apply today!

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept.

Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
  • At least 8 years composites experience with full comprehension of conceptual, or theoretical activities relating to the development, improvement, and usage of materials, coatings, and processes undertaken to build, apply, or shape the materials
  • Knowledge of composites engineering to a level to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills
  • Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
  • Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area
  • Experience in polymer matrix fabrication and bonding
  • Experience serving as a principal investigator
  • Active security clearance
  • Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

An R4 must meet all R3 minimum qualifications in addition to the qualifications listed below:

  • At least 12 years composites Experience

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

  • R4: Specialized expertise in composites lay-up
  • Supervisory experience
  • Deep understanding of UDRI policies, procedures, and culture
  • Demonstrated successful autonomous thinking and action
  • Demonstrated excellent judgement
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to the future of UD and UDRI
  • Successful record of publications in the field
  • Successful experience designing, performing, and analysis of composite test
  • Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet. Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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