Engineering Support Specialist

The Structures Company•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as primary focal point for the 3D Print Lab, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable daily operations. Converts engineering CAD models into printed parts through print preparation, build setup, material selection, and post-processing. Coordinates and prioritizes 3D printing requests from multiple engineering teams and customers. Produces parts for full-scale mockups, rapid prototypes, tooling and fixtures, fit and form validation, maintainability assessments, and engineering demonstrations. Operates, maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots 3D printers and associated equipment. Performs routine maintenance to maximize equipment availability and print quality. Manages inventory of printing materials, consumables, and spare parts. Coordinates procurement activities and shipping of completed parts. Communicates project status and expectations throughout the print process. Works with CAD models and engineering drawings, and applies 3D printing processes (FDM, SLA) and post-processing techniques.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
High School Diploma.
Ability to work in a hands-on technical environment.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new software applications.
Experience operating or maintaining 3D printing equipment.
Technician experience supporting engineering organizations.
Experience working with CAD models and engineering drawings.
Experience with 3D printing processes (FDM, SLA) and post-processing techniques.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Design, Additive Manufacturing, or a related field.
Familiarity with aerospace products, especially Gas Turbine Engines, and understanding of engineering design, prototyping, and product development workflows.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary focal point for the 3D Print Lab, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable daily operations.
Convert engineering CAD models into printed parts through print preparation, build setup, material selection, and post-processing.
Coordinate and prioritize 3D printing requests from multiple engineering teams and customers.
Produce parts for full-scale mockups, rapid prototypes, tooling and fixtures, fit and form validation, maintainability assessments, and engineering demonstrations.
Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot 3D printers and associated equipment.
Perform routine maintenance to maximize equipment availability and print quality.
Manage inventory of printing materials, consumables, and spare parts.
Coordinate procurement activities and shipping of completed parts.
Communicate project status and expectations throughout the print process.
Work with CAD models and engineering drawings, and apply 3D printing processes (FDM, SLA) and post-processing techniques.