Design Lead - Manufacturing Process

Location: Bristol

Maximum Salary (US): 128000

Minimum Salary (US): 69000

Process & Build Setup:
Prepare 3D models in slicing software, set machine parameters (temperature, laser power, speed), and manage print build queues.

Operations & Maintenance:
Operate industrial 3D printers, supervise machine calibrations, and handle routine maintenance or troubleshooting.

Post-Processing & Finishing:
Coordinate and execute post-printing steps, including support removal, heat treatment, sandblasting, polishing, and CNC machining integration.

Quality Assurance & Testing:
Work with QC/CMM inspection teams to verify dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and compliance with industrial standards.

Education & Experience:

Typically requires a Diploma, Bachelor's degree, or certification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.

Soft Skills:

Problem-solving attention to detail, documentation skills, and cross-functional communication with design and production teams

Job Summary
    
    An Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing professional oversees the layer-by-layer fabrication of physical objects using digital CAD models. Depending on the specific role (such as a technician, design engineer, or production specialist), responsibilities span design preparation, printer setup, material handling, and post-processing.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
    
   Design & Optimization (DfAM):
Evaluate customer parts and redesign them using Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) principles (e.g., lattice structures, topology optimization, part consolidation). Process & Build Setup:
Prepare 3D models in slicing software, set machine parameters (temperature, laser power, speed), and manage print build queues. Operations & Maintenance:
Operate industrial 3D printers, supervise machine calibrations, and handle routine maintenance or troubleshooting. Post-Processing & Finishing:
Coordinate and execute post-printing steps, including support removal, heat treatment, sandblasting, polishing, and CNC machining integration. Quality Assurance & Testing:
Work with QC/CMM inspection teams to verify dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and compliance with industrial standards. Skill Requirements Proficiency in CAD software and 3D file formats (STL, STEP, etc.). Knowledge of AM technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS, DMLS) and material properties (plastics, resins, metals).
    Familiarity with post-processing and basic mechanical assembly.

Education & Experience:

Typically requires a Diploma, Bachelor's degree, or certification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
    Ranging from entry-level/internships to 3+ years of hands-on experience with industrial 3D printing equipment.

Soft Skills:

Problem-solving attention to detail, documentation skills, and cross-functional communication with design and production teams Other Requirements
    
    1. Optional But Valuable

Certifications:

Certified Manufacturing Engineer (Cmfge), Design For Six Sigma (Dfss) Certification.