Role and Responsibilities

The candidate will apply their technical knowledge and experience in materials (Metals and Plastics) to:

Guide decisions related to materials selection for customer parts

Lead and facilitate RandD for new materials in the powder bed fusion process

Perform evaluation and testing of materials

Facilitate technical aspects of outsourced heat treating and testing

Manage internal projects to in-source heat treating, destructive testing, and non-destructive testing capabilities

Perform new product introduction through customer qualification processes by defining and optimizing processes before parts enter production.

The ideal candidate has experience in a production environment with selection and evaluation of materials for additive manufacturing. Interpersonal skills are critical for properly communicating with customers and internal stakeholders.

The candidate will be expected to evaluate new materials, perform failure analysis, provide technical support internally and externally, and provide innovative solutions to meet company objectives.

Primary Tasks:

Provide expert guidance on selection of materials, heat treating, post-processing, and testing options for customer parts. This includes regular meetings with customers.

Identify and propose new materials to increase our capabilities and meet industry trends

Prescribe testing scope for material characterization and allowables development

Select and manage material testing and evaluation (density, microscopy, destructive testing, NDT, failure analysis, chemical analysis, and others)

Review and approve material certifications and test reports from suppliers

Continually Improve our post-processing methods through new technology, methods, or applications

Write material and process-related procedures to incorporate into the Quality Management System

Develop internal or external communications in the form of white papers, slide presentations, webinars, and live presentations related to our materials, process, and RandD

Represent Cumberland Additive in standardization body meetings, consortiums, trade shows, and with accreditation bodies.

Perform hands-on testing and evaluation using destructive testing frames, chemistry analyzers, microscopy equipment, and others

Lead advanced materials engineering programs (material/product/process development)

Lead statistical process control initiatives

Lead operational and supply chain cost reduction and optimization projects

Provide guidance on facility improvements, equipment selection, and in-sourcing

Guide the purchase of materials and applications of coatings and surface finishes

Create and maintain work instructions related to materials, test methods, and post-processing.

Perform procedural and hands-on support of vacuum furnace operation.

Secondary Tasks, as assigned:

Engineering and Manufacturing

Maintain a general working knowledge of powder bed fusion AM machines (SLM, GE Arcam, EOS, etc.)

Assess part characteristics for manufacturability, material selection, equipment selection, and design optimization

Create build files, layouts, and use cost estimation models

Prepare bills of material and routings

Lead and provide technical direction for technicians

Provide "hands-on" support with printing and inspection equipment

Customer Programs

Assist in assembling quotations in response to customer RFQ's

Lead customer projects as the assigned project engineer

Lead and/or participate in regular customer meetings

Monitor and manage project costs in respect to the established budget

Anticipate problems and concerns relevant to project management and provide timely solutions

Coordinate document submittals, approvals, distribution, and revision control

Initiate purchase requisitions for tools, fixtures, operational equipment, and outside services

Maintain a strong working relationship with the customer

Perform completion of project closeout activities inclusive of lessons learned sessions

Occasional travel may be required to support project or program goals

Quality