Additive Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Additive Manufacturing Engineer designs for additive manufacturing and operation of metal 3D printers using Solid Works. Work with a cross functional team of engineering, sales and customer support developing and executing a business plan to achieve growth in the 3D printing market.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Be an active contributor within a team of engineers who perform the design, development, and testing of all facets of the additive process
• Assess AM part candidates for material and equipment selection, manufacturability, design optimization, and how all those relate to a parts business case
• Generate optimized designs and build files to produce high quality parts in minimum time with maximum consistency
• Work with other engineers to help refine the design of existing parts and optimize new parts to leverage additive technology
• Work with Materials Engineers to investigate properties, geometric accuracy, and surface finish to develop optimal print parameters, heat treatments, and design allowables for existing and new alloys
• Ability to handle multiple competing projects simultaneously
• Ability to analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities is required
• Create reports and materials to support company projects and activities
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and ISO 9001 type activities
• Support customer sales development activities via technical exchanges and communications
• Design and Detail molds, models and fixtures
• Communicates with outside customers
• Housekeeping in the Additive Rooms
• Specify additive materials
• Read and understand blueprints and drawings
• Has an intimate working knowledge of multiple powder bed additive manufacturing machines
• Utilize six-sigma quality tools, when appropriate, to define, measure, analyze, improve and control processes and outcomes.
• Responsible to maintain & support processes, procedures & K.P.I.’s owned by your position.
• Review of all procedures related to your job per “HR LG 01 Training Matrix”
• Completion within time stated of all training required by Job Description in “HR LG 01 Training Matrix”
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with different levels of management and teams
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Superior organizational skills, analytical skills as well as time management, prioritization abilities, and meticulous attention to detail

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Material Science or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 2-5+ years' experience with additive machines (powder bed or binder jetting a plus), including parameter development and process control
• 2+ years of experience in Siemens NX, or similar 3D CAD software is required
• Experience with additive simulation software and topology optimization software
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficient GD&T knowledge and the ability to think 3-Dimensionally
• Hands-on experience with various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals and polymers
• Experience with composites, high volume manufacturing processes, material science, and/or biomimicry desirable
• Passionate about rapid prototyping and 3D Printing
• Customer service / interaction experience
• Independent and demonstrated an ability to deliver successful designs under tight timing constraints
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Valid Driver’s License and able to pass full background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal…