Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Role and Responsibilities

• 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 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

Engineering and Manufacturing

Customer Programs

Engineering Technical Programs / R&D

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Level I : Degreed Engineer with some additive manufacturing experience (professional or through formal studies). Developing skills in design and optimization for 3D printing, machine setup and troubleshooting, material science and production engineering activities (building BOMS, routings).

Level II : Degreed Engineer with 3+ years of AM Engineering experience. Possesses 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, works autonomously, and is able to support business development objectives successfully by building customer relationships. Participates in engineering-related strategic projects and R&D.

Level III : Degreed Engineer with 5+ years of AM Engineering experience. Masters degree in AM or equivalent may count for up to 2 years of experience. Possesses substantial skill 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, works autonomously, and is able to support business development objectives successfully by building customer relationships. Leads engineering-related strategic projects and R&D within the organization.

Senior : Degreed Engineer with 7+ years of AM Engineering or related experience. Masters degree in AM or equivalent may count for up to 2 years of 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 mentor to engineers at lower levels.

Preferred Additional Qualifications and Education