Additive Manufacturing Engineer — WAAM & DED Specialist

DEEP Manufacturing Ltd.; West of England; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

9% employer pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

DEEP Manufacturing Ltd. in Avonmouth (Bristol) is seeking an additive manufacturing engineer to realise designs through wire arc manufacturing and WAAM technologies.

You will collaborate with technology development and production to develop parts and optimise manufacturing processes. The role requires 3+ years in production-focused engineering, strong CAD/CAM skills, and hands-on experience with 3D printing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Design, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in engineering, with a focus on production and manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software.
• A strong understanding of additive manufacturing technologies and materials.
• Hands‑on experience with operating and troubleshooting 3D printing equipment.
• Experience with statistical data analysis and data‑driven approaches to root cause analysis
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• A practical understanding of machinery and maintenance
• Experience with python or other languages

Responsibilities

• Develop toolpaths for Directed Energy Deposition (DED)-arc.
• Work closely with the production team to capture design-related issues during manufacturing and implement continual design improvements.
• Drive the transition and optimisation of designs for low-volume, complex components from traditional manufacturing to additive manufacturing techniques.
• Utilise innovative thinking to exploit the benefits of additive manufacturing while effectively addressing its limitations.
• Work closely with the technology development team to ensure engineering designs are compatible with enhanced manufacturing techniques, processes and material development.
• Create engineering drawings related to the manufacture of Additive Manufactured parts.
• Establish design limitations of the DED-arc and integrate these into the product development cycle.
• Share design knowledge and best practices with the team to support continuous learning.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

Additive manufacturing

3D printing

Python

Data analysis

Project management

Teamwork

Machinery maintenance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NA

Job description

DEEP Manufacturing Ltd. in Avonmouth (Bristol) is seeking an additive manufacturing engineer to realise designs through wire arc manufacturing and WAAM technologies.

You will collaborate with technology development and production to develop parts and optimise manufacturing processes. The role requires 3+ years in production-focused engineering, strong CAD/CAM skills, and hands-on experience with 3D printing.