3D Print Specialist

Contechs Consulting Limited; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs Consulting Limited is seeking a 3D Print Specialist for a contract role in Troy, Michigan. The candidate will collaborate with design and project management to plan, schedule, and execute 3D printing of parts, including data prep and post-processing.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of workshop experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to create schedules, bills of materials, and timing plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ workshop experience in a professional product development environment.
• College level education in transportation design or fine arts a plus.
• Ability to create schedules and material lists in Excel.
• Ability to create detailed timing plans.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills a must.
• Read line drawings, perform basic math, operate shop machinery.
• Excellent spatial perception and dexterity.
• Stand long durations; lift up to 30 lbs; travel occasionally in the US.

Responsibilities

• Work with project management to understand requirements and timing.
• Create schedules to meet milestones, maximizing printer efficiency.
• Prepare and manage 3D printing of parts, including data preparation.
• Operate machines, remove support material, load materials.
• Carry out minor secondary operations such as bonding and threaded inserts.
• Prepare packages for quotation and coordinate outsourcing.
• Coordinate logistics for outsourcing of secondary operations.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with procurement as needed.

Skills

Workshop experience

Strong communication

Education

Transportation design

Fine arts

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position: 3D Print Specialist

Sector: Design Studio

Location: Troy Michigan, USA

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the United States with either US Citizenship, Green Card, TN or E-3 Visa Holder Status*

About the company

My client is an innovative American automotive manufacturer focused on redefining affordable electric mobility. They are developing a new generation of purpose‑built electric vehicles with an emphasis on simplicity, modular design, and customer customisation.

They are looking for a 3D Print Specialist to join their expanding team on a Contract basis. The role will be located in Troy Michigan, USA.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Our Client is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced 3D Print Specialist to join the growing team.
• Our Clients is a new US Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space.
• The vehicle is designed to deliver the most desirable, reliable and most efficient low cost of ownership electric vehicle on the market.

What you get to do:

• Work with project management, both within Design and other functions to understand requirements, including timing
• Create schedules to meet stakeholder requirements and milestones, maximizing efficiency of in‑house printers
• Prepare and manage 3D printing of parts, including data preparation
• Operate machines, including removal of support material from prints and loading of material
• Carry-out minor secondary operations such as bonding and threaded inserts
• Prepare packages for quotation, for any outsource requirements
• Co‑ordinate logistics for outsourcing of secondary operations
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of key materials, including procurement and vendor liaison
• Lead the maintenance and repair of equipment, including scheduled services, preventative maintenance and critical spares
• Work in a creative space while working in unison with others independently and together
• Use independent judgement with only general supervision
• Put dimensional information on model for checking or duplication
• Coordinates input from internal and external customer to better understand needs and or perceptions
• Work with the team, providing inputs into work and timing plans
• Help coordinate logistics and material requirements for projects
• Take pride, with great attention to detail in the quality of models produced

What you bring to the team:

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ workshop experience in a professional product development environment
• College level education in transportation design or fine arts a plus
• Ability to create schedules and material lists in Excel
• Ability to create detailed timing plans
• Ability to modify 3D data
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills a must
• Ability to read line drawings, perform basic math calculations, operate shop machinery
• Excellent spatial perception, hand/eye coordination and dexterity
• Ability to stand for long durations of time in addition to stooping, bending and reaching regularly and lifting up to 30lbs
• Flexible approach to meet challenging timing plans
• Willingness to travel occasionally (within the US), to support activities at other locations

Work Authorization Requirement:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• Our Client is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time.

We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us if you need assistance in the application process