AM Design Engineer — LPBF & DfAM Specialist

RiseMe; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking an AM Design Engineer to join rotating product design teams, applying AM design principles and delivering manufacturable LPBF parts. This role blends design optimization with rapid prototyping and collaborative problem solving.

The position focuses on developing optimized geometries in 3DXpert and NX, supporting testing, prototyping with FDM, and mentoring junior designers while accelerating parameter development with AM Materials and Process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of design engineering experience; LPBF AM exposure preferred.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX (or similar 3D CAD software).
• Familiarity with AM software such as 3DXpert, nTop, or Materialise.
• Understanding of DfAM for LPBF.
• Working knowledge of 3D GD&T and downstream processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) rules to create optimized LPBF parts.
• Collaborate with product design teams on part orientation, support strategies, and manufacturability reviews.
• Develop and iterate test geometries to support AM Materials and Process teams in parameter, simulation, and process optimization.
• Support rapid prototyping using in-house and external AM equipment, including FDM for fixtures and prototypes.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior designers on AM design practices.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of AM design standards.
• Collaborate with downstream manufacturing stakeholders to ensure feasible manufacturing plans.

Skills

DfAM principles

LPBF knowledge

3D GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

3DXpert

nTop

Materialise

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking an AM Design Engineer to join rotating product design teams, applying AM design principles and delivering manufacturable LPBF parts. This role blends design optimization with rapid prototyping and collaborative problem solving.

The position focuses on developing optimized geometries in 3DXpert and NX, supporting testing, prototyping with FDM, and mentoring junior designers while accelerating parameter development with AM Materials and Process