Automotive 3D Print Specialist — Prototyping & Mfg

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

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.