AM Materials and Process Engineer III)

Responsibilities

• Leverage industry-leading advancements in software and machine architectures to improve the production of AM parts.
• Develop AM processes, parameters, and requirements for existing and novel metallic materials.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create, improve and validate bleeding edge process parameters that meet application needs.
• Conduct root cause investigation of production issues with powder and printed materials and work with our team and outside vendors to address issues.
• Optimize and production harden AM processes to increase throughput, decrease variability, and reduce production costs.
• Leverage emerging AI tools to accelerate process improvements, enhance failure analysis, and identify automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in material science/engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) processes.
• Proven experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components or materials for AM processes while concisely reporting the results.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture.

Desired Experience

• With LPBF systems such as SLM, EOS or Additive Industries.
• Experience with qualification in aerospace/defense or related environment.
• Knowledge of applicability of characterization methods such as SEM, EDS, EBSD, PSD measurements, XRF, ICP, and OES.
• Experience with in-situ monitoring tools used to detect and correct print defects.
• Experience with materials simulation software.
• Direct ownership mindset.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.