Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer II

 

Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer II 
 

 

We are looking for a Process Engineer for our Huntersville, NC facility. The Process Engineer II is a key position in the Process Engineering team responsible for the definition and standardization of controlled systems/processes for all manufacturing steps across the full value stream within the Oerlikon AM Huntersville facility.

 

This role is responsible for developing robust cost-effective systems and processes that balance the requirements of both customers and industry standards. These systems/processes must also allow the business to fulfill its operational excellence metrics and strive towards the industrialization of AM. Manufacturing processes present within Oerlikon AM US include:

 

• Powder Management & Material Testing
• Additive Manufacturing Systems (PBF-LB)
• High Temperature Vacuum & HIP Furnaces
• Wire EDM, Bandsaw, 3 & 5 Axis CNC Machining Centers
• Surface Smoothing (manual, vibratory, drag, chemical, etc.)

This role is responsible for working closely with the Quality team to release processes via the internal quality management system (QMS). Once released, this role is responsible for training both the Product Engineering and Operations teams.

 

Your Responsibilities:

 

• Standardize, & maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) & Work Instructions (WI) for all manufacturing processes within the facility.
• Define & maintain Oerlikon AM internal powder, process, and material specifications for the standard Oerlikon manufacturing portfolio.
• Develop new standardized process offerings when required by the business.
• Determine and assess Oerlikon AM internal process capabilities (Cpk) for the standard manufacturing portfolio.
• Organize & maintain data collection systems to establish real time SPC for key manufacturing processes.
• Investigate how new technologies can apply to Oerlikon AM standard portfolio or improve operational excellence as part of Oerlikon AM’s technology strategy.
• Ensure all new equipment is installed, commissioned, & released to operations in line with internal SOP’s.
• Define & standardize external supplier documentation and work with procurement to evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Provide technical process/manufacturing input for quoting.
• Manage continuous improvement activities for all manufacturing processes.
• Provide training to both Product Engineering & Operations for standardized processes.
• Determine internal preventative maintenance programs for all manufacturing processes and manage maintenance schedules.
• Define & implement standardized processes and process controls that map to customer requirements and improve business metrics (ex: reduced scrap, reduced time to market, etc.).
• Define & maintain data collection systems for key processes to predict process failures and highlight areas of improvement to improve process cost, lead times, and equipment downtime.
• Follow directions from Level 3 engineers
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1 engineers when  needed.
• Work together with Product Engineering, Quality, & Operations team to achieve yearly business goals

Your Profile:

• Minimum 4 year bachelor's degree in Engineering. Preferred fields of Engineering include Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, System Design, or Materials. In absence of a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree and 2 years relevant experience is required. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a regulated industry. Experience preferred in workflow creation, technical writing, and implementation of process controls.
• Knowledge of AM, machining, heat treatment, EDM, cleaning, and finishing (grit blast, tumbling, abrasive flow or chemical machining, manual support removal), part marking, assembly methods, and inspection techniques (vision systems, CMM, gaging)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Ability to effectively use problem-solving tools such as Pareto Charts, SPC methodologies, cause and effect diagrams as well as 8D or similar problem solving experience
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and recognize/quantify trends.
• Ability to generate and clearly present techical data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Thorough experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Preferred experience with Matlab, Python, Minitab
• Ability to work independently with minimum guidance
• Ability to take direction from others
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to train oth