Additive Materials & Process Engineer bei ADDMAN Engineering LLC

Description

Position Summary:

As an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Materials and Process Engineer you’ll be at the forefront of aerospace and AM technologies. ADDMAN Advanced Metals has been actively innovating across various alloy classes utilizing namely laser powder bed fusion technology. You’ll lead the development of new processing strategies for materials ranging from ultra-high temp refractory alloys to functional soft magnetic materials and everything in between. This role will oversee internal development projects, government sponsored research, and customer material and part qualification campaigns. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include collaborating with internal and external customers on design of experiments, working internally or with suppliers to non-destructively and destructively characterize and test materials or feedstocks, analyzing and reporting data to inform customers and future development efforts. At ADDMAN you’ll be part of a rapidly growing world class engineering team, interfacing internally with program managers, application engineers, technicians, machinists, quality champions, and company leadership. 

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. citizen status. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Act as resource to internal and external customers on material and feedstock selection, developing best practice and sourcing guidelines and specifications.
• Create design of experiments, build layouts and files for a range of laser powder bed fusion printing equipment.
• Help manage lot tracking, inventory transactions, and storage/mixing procedures for powder feedstocks, assessing new vendors and their products prior to purchase. 
• Manage all material and powder testing for both research and production. 
• Increase organizational competencies in additive manufacturing processing and characterization. Executing equipment assessments and acquisitions.   
• Operates characterization, testing, and additive manufacturing equipment. 
• Responsible for developing material databases and marketing material for newly qualified materials. 
• Lead the development and revision of powder , material, and process specifications. 
• Lead internal efforts to enhance our quoting, printing, laboratory, and post-printing processes.
•  Research end users’ needs through communication with sales, directly with clients, and internal stakeholders. In some cases, travel to trade shows and customer sites is required.
• Overtime you may be expected to mentor, teach, and be an engineering technical resource for the organization including junior employees, technicians, interns, or co-ops. 

Requirements

Skill Requirements:

• Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities to exceed customer expectations
• Works independently, strong work ethic, is self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision 
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams to support the core business, ensuring quality products are delivered on time
• Computer aptitude (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language 
• Ability to take ownership of and complete efforts within budget and schedule
• Must be a team player and willing to learn new skills and concepts 
• Ability to work extended hours as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Science Degree in Materials Science or related field 
• Previous Additive Manufacturing Experience 
• High degree of proficiency in materials testing and characterization. 
• Experience with laser powder bed fusion equipment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a professional additive manufacturing, traditional manufacturing, and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as printing equipment, computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc
• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shops, and other mandatory safety equipment.
• For the most part, ambient temperatures with typical plant lighting and manufacturing equipment are present throughout the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms (including above shoulder height and below the waist); climb/balance; stoop, kneel, crouch/bend, or crawl; talk or hear; and lift to [##] pounds.

• Ability and comfortability to work in small confine spaces while following proper safety protocol. 
• Ability to accomplish the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

ADDMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ADDMAN reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.