Additive Manufacturing Engineer

DEEP Manufacturing Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus scheme

Job summary

DEEP Manufacturing Ltd, located in Houston, Texas, is looking for an Additive Manufacturing Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will help develop innovative solutions that enhance our manufacturing capabilities.

The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and over three years of experience, alongside proficiency in CAD/CAM software and an understanding of additive manufacturing technologies. This position offers a competitive salary and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in engineering.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop toolpaths for Directed Energy Deposition (DED)-arc.
• Work with production team to address design-related issues.
• Optimize designs for low-volume, complex component manufacturing.

Skills

CAD/CAM software proficiency

Additive manufacturing technologies knowledge

3D printing equipment operation

Statistical data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's, Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Design, Materials Science, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Do you like to makecool thingswith brandnew technology?

As an AM engineer at DEEP Manufacturing, youare responsible fortaking designs and realising them through wire arc manufacturing, your input willdirectly linkto the quality of the finished part.

We areseekinga skilled and detail-orientated additive manufacturing engineerto join ourtechnicalteam. As an additive manufacturing engineer, you willplay a pivotal role in developingunique solutions that address our business needsandcapitaliseon additive manufacturing technologies.

In this role, you will work closely with ourtechnologydevelopment andproductionteamtodevelop and produce parts forWire Arc Additive Manufacturing.

Role & 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 ofdesigns forlow-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 ensureengineeringdesigns are compatible withenhancedmanufacturing techniques,processesand material development.
• Create 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.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s,Master’sdegreeor PHDinEngineering, Design,Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of3years relevant work experience in engineering, with a focus on production and manufacturing.
• Proficiencyin CAD/CAM software
• Experiencecreating,understandingand verifyingFEA,CFD Models
• 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 communicationand project management skills.
• A practical understanding of machinery and maintenance

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Extensiveknowledge of designforadditive manufacturing.
• Experience with robotic welding
• Knowledge of quality control standard (e.g. ISO 9001,AS9100).
• Experience and knowledge of engineering change control anddocumentworkflows
• Strong analytical knowledge
• Experience with python,
• Experience with DED-arc technology.
• Experienceworking with robotic arms
• Experienceand knowledge of BS8888

Salary –

Competitve

Bonus –

Performance related bonus scheme

Who we are

DEEP Manufacturing, based in Houston, TX head quartered from Bristol, UK, offers advanced manufacturing capabilities and expertise in large‑format metal additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping and material testing. Our advanced manufacturing facilities include a state‑of‑the‑art robotics suite, offering Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) capabilities which means we can deliver manufacturing projects in less time and at lower costs compared to traditional manufacturing processes.

Working at DEEP Manufacturing

We're a team of highly experienced engineering, operations, quality and safety experts, with a funding model that allows us the freedom to think long term and pursue our mission without traditional restraints. We want to drive progress at the forefront of manufacturing and the values we bring to work every day are critical:

Be Curious– Find a better way and ask why not?. Answers are easy, questions are hard – ask original questions and be a curiosity catalyst!

Be Exceptional– It will take the most intelligent, talented and creative people on the planet working together to achieve DEEP's mission. Get it done, be relentless in your pursuit of excellence, and demand excellence from everyone.

Be Fearless– No one has done this on the scale we’s doing it before. Impossible things must be done for the first time. We are the team pushing boundaries!

Be Good– Cultivate passion and thrive together. Be safe, take intelligent risks, but never compromise the safety of the team – ever!

At DEEP, we celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion and strongly believe that the best innovations come from diverse perspectives. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to join us.