Metal Additive Engineer

ADDMAN Engineering LLC•Statesville, NC

About The Position

The Metal Additive Engineer designs for additive manufacturing and operates metal 3D printers. The role works with a cross-functional team spanning engineering, sales, and customer support to develop and execute a business plan for growth in the 3D printing market. The engineer contributes to the design, development, and testing of additive processes; assesses part candidates for materials, equipment, manufacturability, design optimization, and business-case suitability; and creates optimized designs and build files. The role also works with Materials Engineers on material properties, geometric accuracy, surface finish, print parameters, heat treatments, and design allowables for existing and new alloys. Additional work includes customer communications and sales-development support, designing and detailing molds, models, and fixtures, specifying additive materials, supporting continuous improvement and ISO 9001-type activities, and maintaining assigned processes, procedures, and KPIs. The position requires work in manufacturing areas with required personal protective equipment and includes physical tasks such as operating machinery, lifting, reaching, walking, and working in confined spaces. Employment is at-will.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Material Science, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
2–5+ years of experience with additive machines, including parameter development and process control.
At least 2 years of experience with Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software.
Experience with additive simulation software and topology optimization software.
Basic skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficient GD&T knowledge and the ability to think three-dimensionally.
Hands-on experience with additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals and polymers.
Ability to work effectively 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, able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, and able to maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, time management and prioritization abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
Independent, with demonstrated 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 ability to pass a full background check.
Eligibility for any U.S. Government authorizations required to conform to U.S. export control regulations.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including close visual inspection, manual dexterity to operate machinery, lifting 35 pounds independently, and working in small confined spaces while following safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Experience with powder-bed additive machines or binder jetting.
Experience with composites, high-volume manufacturing processes, material science, and/or biomimicry.
Passion for rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
Customer service or customer interaction experience.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a team of engineers performing the design, development, and testing of all facets of the additive process.
Assess additive manufacturing part candidates for material and equipment selection, manufacturability, design optimization, and business-case considerations.
Generate optimized designs and build files to produce high-quality parts in minimal time with maximum consistency.
Work with other engineers to refine existing part designs and optimize new parts to leverage additive technology.
Work with Materials Engineers to investigate material properties, geometric accuracy, and surface finish, and to develop print parameters, heat treatments, and design allowables for existing and new alloys.
Manage multiple competing projects and analyze complex problems, develop solutions, and adapt to ambiguity and changing priorities.
Create reports and materials supporting company projects and activities.
Participate in continuous improvement projects and ISO 9001-type activities.
Support customer sales-development activities through technical exchanges and communications.
Design and detail molds, models, and fixtures.
Communicate with outside customers.
Maintain housekeeping in the Additive Rooms.
Specify additive materials and read and understand blueprints and drawings.
Use six-sigma quality tools when appropriate to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes and outcomes.
Maintain and support processes, procedures, and KPIs owned by the position.
Review job-related procedures and complete required training within the time stated in the HR LG 01 Training Matrix.
Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular and punctual attendance; and follow company policies and procedures.
Comply with safety policies and hazardous-waste disposal procedures.