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, including topology optimization 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. Serve as a subject matter expert in Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) Design and Directed Energy Deposition (DED) design, research new additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, and introduce promising technologies to the AM groups.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of experience designing products for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), DMLM, or DED

Experience in the field of manufacturing technologies, including powder metallurgy welding and laser technology

Experience with the successful enablement of AM parts designed for light-weighting, topology optimization, and lattice design structures

Knowledge of CAD and FEA

Knowledge of engineering systems, processes, controls, and quality best practices

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications

2+ years of experience with AM software packages, including simulation, slicing, and packing

2+ years of experience operating various AM machines and related post-processing equipment

1+ years of experience applying generative design principles for light-weighting, topology optimization, and lattice design structures

Experience drafting and releasing Standard Operating Procedures

Experience with leadership positions in Design Engineering with a focus on AM

Knowledge of all mechanical engineering standards, material specifications, and participation in industry consortiums

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certified Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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