Additive manufacturing design engineer

Additive manufacturing design engineer

Hartford, Connecticut

Full time direct hire, full benefits

No visa sponsorship

Summary:

The primary purpose of this job is to provide engineering support to the production process within the additive manufacturing segment of company including involvement in core additive process, CAD modeling from customer designs, preparing materials for printing, customer interaction, and other duties as assigned.

A successful Additive Engineer will quickly grasp company's business culture and processes, become proficient in all necessary software for the duties assigned, have a continuous improvement mindset, and be able to act quickly and decisively in a fast-paced and matrixed environment.

Essential Functions:

• Design of AM builds to be used for both production and R&D purposes.
• Internal/external technical contact for the additive manufacturing process for both electron beam melting (EBM) and direct metal laser melting (DMLS)
• Maintenance and standardization of operating instructions, machine instructions and related equipment processing parameters.
• Provide technical support in resolving process-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Develop an understanding of process variables and key process indicators to ensure consistent results.
• Evaluate and implement tools and techniques to improve monitoring during the Additive Manufacturing process to ensure quality of the final part.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to develop improvements to manufacturing processes and standards that enhance safety in the workplace, equipment performance and product quality.
• Plan, execute and manage product/process continuous improvement programs that support the Additive Manufacturing Team.
• Support Product Engineering and R&D in the development, evaluation and standardization of new products and processes.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise Additive Manufacturing processing of
• Ni/Ti/Al-based alloys, through experimentation, technical literature review, best practice exchanges across the company and attending technical conferences.
• 3D printing

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Engineering
• Experience with CAD modeling software

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Professional or academic experience with metal additive manufacturing
• 2-5 years of relevant experience