Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Location:  Tanner, AL just outside of Huntsville, AL

REQUIRES US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

The Additive Manufacturing Engineer will . . .

• Conduct process, product, and applications development for additive manufacturing (AM) processing.

• Managing projects and continuous improvement efforts utilizing the Operating Model.

• Deliver on both internal development projects as well as external, customer-driven projects in additive manufacturing.

• Interaction and engagement with multiple areas within the company (R&D, Production, Commercial, manufacturing) as well as with customers in relation to AM powder management.

• Support Design for AM (DfAM) consultation and utilize 3D modeling to optimize geometries for manufacturability.

• Incorporate geometric compensation, support structure, machine stock, GD&T, and powder removal required to produce products effectively at scale.

• Optimize print process techniques (including designing and running Design of Experiments (DOEs) for novel and conventional alloys, and also to reduce build time while ensuring product quality and consistency.

• Establish and iterate on engineering planning and controls in order to produce consistent and repeatable product from print start through customer delivery.

• Support root-cause analysis techniques to troubleshoot printability issues.

• Own additive process qualification efforts specific to product as they mature.

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required for the Additive Manufacturing Engineer

• BS degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, or related discipline from an accredited institution with 5 years of relevant working/research experience OR Advanced degree with 2 years of relevant working/research experience.

• 2 years experience working in metal additive manufacturing.

• Ability to generate AM build files.

• Familiarity with AM build file softwares such as Flow, Magics, 3DXpert, or others

• Working experience in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.

• Experience in modeling techniques, including CAD, MATLAB, Finite Element, or other simulation tools

• Experience with materials characterization equipment for mechanical/chemical/structural analysis. For example: Optical Metallography, SEM, XRD, Tensile testing

Preferred for the Additive Manufacturing Engineer

• Strong background in the interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing processes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize and focus in a dynamic team-oriented environment and be able to influence others and lead small teams.

• Familiarity with metal powder production and with additive process and/or product development.

• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

• Ideal candidate will be detail oriented, passionate about additive and related technologies and able to effectively use problem identification and solution skills.

• Proven analytical and organizational ability, strong problem-solving skills and a creative, outside-the-box thinker. Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles.

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Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employ