Additive Manufacturing Process Development Engineer – Webster

VRC Metal Systems, LLC; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VRC Metal Systems, LLC in Webster, NY is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Process Development Engineer. You will design, develop, and optimize AM processes, enable testing of process conditions, and support capabilities development for multiple AM techniques.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and hands-on experience with AM, robotics, and path planning. Expect on-site work in a fast-paced metal manufacturing environment, with emphasis on documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related professional qualification.
• Solid understanding of engineering systems and function at component and system levels.
• Knowledge of AM processes is a must.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, residual stresses, materials behavior in AM.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced AM processes and procedures for various materials.
• Collaborate with equipment designers and other engineers on project plans.
• Operate and maintain AM equipment such as cold spray, friction stir, and wire-DED.
• Adjust variables in AM processes to improve builds and create new ones.
• Evaluate test data and troubleshoot processes and equipment.
• Build reports in Excel/PowerPoint/Word to summarize project efforts.
• Maintain documentation conforming to AS9100D requirements.

Skills

Additive Manufacturing

Process Development

Materials Evaluation

Robotics

Project Planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Robotics programming

AM path planning

MS Office

Job description

Additive Manufacturing Process Development Engineer – Webster

JOB TITLE: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

REPORTS TO: PROCESS ENGINEERING MANAGER-COLD SPRAY

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

SUMMARY: The AM Process Development Engineer will design, develop, and produce Additive Manufacturing processes and evaluation procedures. In addition, the AM Process Development Engineer will facilitate development and testing of process conditions, motions system control, and all secondary processing required in support of company capabilities development and application development for various processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility in a safe and satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop advanced additive manufacturing (AM) processes and procedures for various materials.
• Collaborate with equipment designers and other process development engineers to plan and execute projects focused on material and part quality.
• Operate and maintain equipment like cold spray, friction stir, and wire-DED equipment, robotics, mechanical testing frames, hardness testers, grinding/polishing equipment, light optical microscopes, machine shop tools and machines.
• Adjust variables in AM processes to improve existing build procedures and create new ones.
• Evaluate generated test data and troubleshoot processes and associated equipment.
• Build reports using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) that summarize project efforts for internal and external reporting to customers.
• Develop long-term planning to coordinate multiple complex development activities with other VRC engineering functions.
• Maintain documentation of processes that conform to AS9100D requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

WAGES/SALARY:

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related professional qualification required
• Solid understanding of engineering systems and function, at individual component and system levels.
• Knowledge of AM processes a must.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, residual stresses, materials behavior, and defects in AM parts.
• Understanding of analytical and numerical methods for modeling and simulations of processes.
• Understanding of robotics systems.
• Interdisciplinary project management experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, , operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, newspapers, periodicals, journals, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to develop, write, format, and communicate policies and procedures
• Write routine business and technical reports, correspondence, business letters, summaries, and reports in English using prescribed format, and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
• Speak effectively in English before groups such as customers or other employees
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with all team members.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel at an advanced level and be familiar with the use of Microsoft Teams and OneNote.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software, and robotics programming software highly desired.
• Proficient in AM path planning tools including writing software and scripts to enable unique AM applications.
• Proficient in electronic forms of communication including email, web searching, and data organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Use mathematical skills to interpret mechanical and metallurgical findings, financial information, and prepare budgets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to see differences in widths and lengths of lines such as those on graphs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Much of the work will be done in a machine shop type environment with high noise levels, dust, and other hazards associated with machining work. A job is considered “inside” if the worker spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, communicate well with others, effectively deal with technicians and customers, and accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Essential functions of this job are described under the headings above. The job requirements and features are subject to change from time to time due to the dynamic nature of the Company.

It is the policy of VRC Metal Systems not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments,
benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at the Company. The Company will continue to take affirmative action to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices.