Additive Manufacturing Technologist

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.•Rock Island, IL

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

Additive Manufacturing Technologist Key Role: Plan, organize, and lead technical projects and phases of projects involving the design and development of new and improved products and processes. Analyze alternatives with a deep awareness of industry trends, leading companies, and leading consortium, university, and international laboratory activities. Serve as a technical lead on additive product development projects. Apply additive design tools, and generative design concepts specific to design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) using standard commercial software. Collaborate with engineering teams and material scientists to identify and drive projects to enable increased usage of DfAM by facilitating communication and sharing best practices. Lead and guide team members and business unit teams in work verification. Support the integration of new additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and research, and introduce promising technologies to the AM support communities.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in the manufacturing technologies field
2+ years of experience with CAD and FEA
2+ years of experience with engineering systems, processes, controls, and quality best practices
2+ years of experience in interpretation of CAD drawings, post-processing requirements, and material requirements
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience in additive manufacturing, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in additive manufacturing

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience with AM software packages, including simulation, slicing, and packing
5+ years of experience operating various AM machines and related post-processing equipment
5+ years of experience with CAD software and modeling
2+ years of experience drafting and releasing Standard Operating Procedures
Experience in leadership positions in Design Engineering, including AM
Knowledge of mechanical engineering standards, material specifications, and participation in industry consortiums
Experience in providing feedback of CAD drawings, including new material selection and determination of heat treatment conditions and processes
Experience designing products for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), or Direct Energy Deposition (DED)
Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and lead technical projects and phases of projects involving the design and development of new and improved products and processes.
Analyze alternatives with a deep awareness of industry trends, leading companies, and leading consortium, university, and international laboratory activities.
Serve as a technical lead on additive product development projects.
Apply additive design tools, and generative design concepts specific to design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) using standard commercial software.
Collaborate with engineering teams and material scientists to identify and drive projects to enable increased usage of DfAM by facilitating communication and sharing best practices.
Lead and guide team members and business unit teams in work verification.
Support the integration of new additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and research, and introduce promising technologies to the AM support communities.