Principal Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Principal Additive Manufacturing Engineer

The candidate will utilize skills and experience in additive manufacturing (AM) to provide guidance to customers on part design and selection, develop robust manufacturing plans and build files, and oversee successful completion of customer orders.

The Senior and Principal Engineer levels within the engineering team are reserved for candidates possessing a combination of education and experience that supports their status as a subject-matter-expert in the field of powder bed fusion. Although this is an individual contributor position, the person in this role provides advisory support for the internal engineering team for learning, training, and guidance on technical matters.

Due to the breadth of manufacturing scope we handle, this role requires considerable background knowledge in powder bed fusion, post-processing, heat treating, destructive and non-destructive testing, and finishing methods.

The ideal candidate has experience in a production environment with selection of appropriate part geometries, materials, supports, and nesting strategies for metal powder bed fusion. Interpersonal skills are critical for properly communicating with customers and internal stakeholders.

This position features three facets:

• Internal production engineering activities, serving as the subject matter expert
• Customer-facing product development and support
• Engineering technical programs /R&D

Maintain an intimate working knowledge of powder bed fusion AM machines (EOS, SLM, Colibrium, etc.)

Assess part characteristics for manufacturability, design optimization, material and equipment selection

Guide customers in the selection of materials

Develop content and best practices for design and manufacturability by establishing design guidelines to ensure lessons learned and best practices are documented

Create build files, layouts, and use cost estimation models

Lead and provide technical direction for technicians

Provide "hands-on" support with printing and inspection equipment

Manage acquisition of necessary maintenance contracts, consumables, and software to support growth

Read and understand dimensional drawings, including GD&T

Analyze and specify post-processing steps such as heat treatment, finish machining, and coatings

Support and guide the root cause and corrective action (RCCA) process for technical issues.

Assist in assembling quotations in response to customer RFQ's

Lead customer projects as the assigned project engineer

Prepare project schedules to define project scope deliverables

Lead and/or participate in regular customer meetings

Monitor and manage project costs in respect to the established budget

Anticipate problems and concerns relevant to project management and provide timely solutions

Coordinate document submittals, approvals, distribution, and revision control

Initiate purchase requisitions for tools, fixtures, operational equipment, and outside services

Maintain a strong working relationship with the customer

Occasional travel may be required to support project or program goals

Lead advanced technical engineering programs (material/product/process development)

Lead statistical process control initiatives

Lead operational and supply chain cost reduction and optimization projects

Provide guidance on facility improvements, equipment selection, and in-sourcing

Position title and compensation for Senior AM Engineer and Principal AM Engineer are determined based on qualifications and experience. Candidates shall meet the minimum requirements stated below.

Engineering degree in a related discipline (additive manufacturing, mechanical, metallurgical, etc.)

Minimum years of experience follow the Levels described below.

Experience with the following software: CAD (e.g. Solid Works, Catia), Build Preparation/Slice software (e.g. Materialise Magics, 3DExpert), Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in a manufacturing environment with processing parts via powder bed fusion.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Senior: Degreed Engineer with 10+ years of AM Engineering or related experience. Possesses extensive skills and previous experience in design and optimization for 3D printing, machine setup and troubleshooting, material selection and analysis, and production engineering activities (building BOMS, routings). Brings wisdom from previous experience to the team (additive manufacturing and post processing), works autonomously, and supports business development objectives successfully by building customer relationships.

Maintains awareness of technical industry trends and best practices and uses that knowledge to ideate and drive continuous improvement for the engineering team. Develops strategic plans for engineering-related projects to increase capability and technical breadth within the organization. Serves as a…