Additive Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

About the role

Eaton’s AER HQ Headquarters division is currently seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineering Specialist. This is a full time, onsite role based at our Aerospace manufacturing plant in Charleston, SC. Relocation benefits are available from within the United States!

Responsibilities

• Technical expert for AM LPBF and EBPBF technology in Aerospace
• Set up additive build files, post processing, part inspection, troubleshooting and process documentation
• Design AM Parts and Supports - 3D modeling
• Introduce new Additive products in production utilizing the New Product Introduction process in accordance with established standards and best practices driving a right the first-time philosophy.
• Troubleshoot and lead AM Machines & products RCCAs
• Experienced in running AM metal machines specially EOS LPBF and EB Colibrium ones
• Adjust and optimize AM parameters where needed
• Present and Lead AM product MRL reviews with Customers
• Act as a Design and Process mentor to other engineers
• Review and recommend changes for AM processes; WI and specs
• Manage Material and process characterization work for new AM processes
• Create, manage and execute on new Technology AM and Digital Design projects
• Attend and Support Tech reviews for AM products
• MRL owner for many AM projects across the 4 divisions
• Lead AM Continuous Improvement for LPBF and EB Processes
• Support new machines Implementation
• Support Safety; 5S; Maintenance and Calibration of AM Machines
• Researches, justifies, and implements new manufacturing processes
• Supports development and execution of overall manufacturing strategy that supports the AM Team business strategy to meet cost, quality and delivery.
• Support and Own Government funded projects with Collaboration with ERL
• Develops and implements effective mistake proofing as part of continuous improvement and root cause/corrective action.
• Collaborate with design, other additive engineers, and technicians to develop and optimize additive manufacturing designs and processes
• Participates as an active member in Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) to eliminate waste and drive standardization.
• Create and maintain the AM process Value Stream
• Develop in process monitoring and analyze data from AM Machines
• Programming Skills Preferred

Qualifications

• Basic (Required): Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Material Science
• 5+ years experience in Metal Additive Manufacturing
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future

This position requires the candidate to be a United States Citizen

Preferred

• Aerospace product experience
• Experience in EOSprint, Magics & Simufact
• Experienced in the design of AM Parts and Build Setup
• Proficient in the interpretation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• CAD Modeling experience: Solid works/AutoCAD
• Programming and simulation Skills
• Material testing
• Masters or Higher education preferred

Skills

• Proficient in the use of MS Office
• Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven.
• Process oriented and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of problem-solving methodologies and risk assessment tools (Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, PFMEA)