Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer II

Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer II

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We are looking for a Process Engineer II for our Huntersville, NC facility. The Process Engineer II is a key position in the Process Engineering team responsible for the definition and standardization of controlled systems/processes for all manufacturing steps across the full value stream within the Oerlikon AM Huntersville facility. This position focuses on material characterization and microstructural analysis with deep understanding of the impact of heat treatment.

This role is responsible for developing robust cost‑effective systems and processes that balance the requirements of both customers and industry standards. These systems/processes must also allow the business to fulfill its operational excellence metrics and strive towards the industrialization of AM. The role works closely with the Quality team to release processes via the internal quality management system (QMS). Following release, the process engineer II works with the product engineering team to ensure parts are manufactured in line with best practices and procedures.

• Standardize & maintain SOPs & work instructions for all manufacturing processes.
• Define & maintain Oerlikon AM internal powder, process, and material specifications for the standard portfolio.
• Develop new standardized process offerings when required by the business.
• Determine and assess internal process capabilities (Cpk) for the standard manufacturing portfolio.
• Organize & maintain data collection systems to establish real‑time SPC for key processes.
• Investigate how new technologies can apply to the standard portfolio or improve operational excellence.
• Ensure all new equipment is installed, commissioned & released to operations in line with internal SOPs.
• Define & standardize external supplier documentation and work with procurement to evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Provide technical process/manufacturing input for quoting.
• Manage continuous improvement activities for all manufacturing processes.
• Provide training to both Product Engineering & Operations for standardized processes.
• Determine internal preventative maintenance programs for all processes and manage maintenance schedules.
• Define & implement standardized processes and process controls that map to customer requirements and improve business metrics (e.g., reduced scrap, reduced time to market).
• Define & maintain data collection systems for key processes to predict process failures and highlight improvement areas to reduce cost, lead times, and equipment downtime.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1 engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality, & Operations teams to achieve yearly business goals.

• Minimum 4‑year bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, System Design, or Materials).
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience within a regulated industry; preferred experience in new material and heat treatment process development and qualification.
• Must comply with U.S. Government technology export regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible for required authorizations.
• Basic knowledge of AM, machining, heat treatment, EDM, cleaning, finishing, part marking, assembly methods, and inspection techniques (vision systems, CMM, gauging).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand GDT.
• Proficiency with problem‑solving tools such as Pareto charts, SPC methodologies, cause‑and‑effect diagrams, 8D.
• Proficient in material characterization and microstructural analysis with deep understanding of heat treatment impact.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and recognize/quantify trends.
• Ability to generate and clearly present technical data to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Preferred experience with MATLAB, Python, Minitab, Power
  
  BI, SAP.
• Basic knowledge of pyrometry testing for furnaces.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to train others.

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