Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Contechs Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks an Additive Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves driving innovation within a world-class AM facility and leading the rollout of LMM technology. Candidates should have experience in binder-based metal manufacturing, 3D CAD design, and a degree in Engineering. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to advanced manufacturing processes and collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with LMM Hardware or similar binder‑based metal manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with sintering and de‑binding hardware & processes.
• Proficient in 3D CAD design with understanding of DfAM principles.
• A safety-first mindset with knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures.
• Experience with powder-based polymer technologies (MJF or SLS) is beneficial.
• Experience within the automotive industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Join the Technical Development Team as the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineer.
• Help drive innovation within a world-class AM facility.
• Lead the rollout of pioneering LMM technology across the company.
• Act as the technology lead for in-house metal additive manufacturing.
• Coordinate validation testing on material & component levels.

Skills

LMM Hardware experience

Sintering and de-binding processes

3D CAD design proficiency

Manufacturing safety knowledge

Powder-based polymer technologies knowledge

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Automotive industry experience

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineer

Duration: Contract - 6 Months (Inside IR35)

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Client: Automotive OEM

Purpose of the Role:

• Join the Technical Development Team as the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineer, where you'll help drive innovation within a world‑class AM facility accessible to all the Clients' colleagues.
• Working with a broad range of advanced AM technologies, you will apply your expertise to deliver cost, time, and quality improvements across the entire product lifecycle.
• Reporting to the Technical Development Function Manager, the successful candidate will be an experienced engineer with a strong background in binder‑based metal manufacturing, playing a key role in leading the rollout of pioneering LMM technology across the Company.
• Act as the technology lead for in‑house metal additive manufacturing.
• Scheduling & operation of LMM Printer (Lithography Metal Manufacturing), including post‑processing & sintering.
• Developing print, de‑binding & sintering parameters for a range of materials & applications.
• Collaboration with other business functions to deploy metal additive manufacturing across the product development lifecycle.
• Co‑ordinating validation testing on a material & component level, including finishing techniques & post‑processing operations.
• Provide technical support across in‑house polymer AM technologies, with a particular focus on powder‑based processes.

About the Team:

• The Technical Development team is based within the R&D Workshop, at the forefront of the product development process.
• It is split into 2 areas of responsibility:
• Additive Manufacturing - Develop & maintain a world class AM facility, accessible to all colleagues.
• GV Technical Development - Generates & executes the technical method to build or update R&D vehicles.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in working with LMM Hardware or similar binder‑based metal manufacturing processes
• Experience in working with sintering and de‑binding hardware & processes.
• Proficient in 3D CAD design, including a strong understanding of DfAM principals
• A safety first mindset, with a knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures.
• Experience with powder based polymer technologies (MJF or SLS) would be beneficial
• A degree level qualification in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience within the automotive industry is beneficial.