As a Castheon Additive Manufacturing Engineer you'll be at the forefront of aerospace and additive manufacturing technologies. This role will have you front and center with our customers turning their ideas into reality. As one of your main responsibilities you'll be expected to attend early-stage sales discussions to turn voice of customer into both well-defined requirements and proposals. You'll also utilize your AM expertise and market leading software to optimize customer geometries for printability and performance. This includes developing support and compensation strategies striving for first-time printing success of the highest quality requirements. At Castheon you'll be part of a rapidly growing world class engineering team, commonly interfacing internally with program managers, materials and process engineers, technicians, machinists, quality champions, and company leadership.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Research end users' needs through communication with sales and directly with clients. In some cases, travel to trade shows and customer sites is required.
Optimize part files to enhance printability, ease of post-processing, and or functionality.
Create build layouts and files for a range of laser powder bed fusion printing equipment.
Increase organizational competencies in AM process simulation, topology optimization, and generative design, executing software assessment and acquisitions.
Develop support structure and machining plans for product realization utilizing both additive and subtractive methods.
Works with CNC machining team to develop estimates for both full CNC and AM/CNC hybrid projects.
Supporting manufacturing operations throughout project lifecycle including applications development and low-rate production.
Supports the quoting process and is responsible for producing build time, machining time, and other information required to assemble timely and accurate quotes.
Actively participates in team problem solving, process improvement, and decisions.
Lead internal efforts to enhance our quoting, design, or manufacturing workflows.
Requirements
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. citizen status.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities to exceed customer expectations
Works independently, strong work ethic, is self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Strong mechanical background and aptitude
Ability to work on cross-functional teams to support the core business, ensuring quality products are delivered on time
Computer aptitude (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
Ability to convert a concept to finished design within budget and schedule
Must be a team player and willing to learn new skills and concepts
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent
Passionate about rapid prototyping and 3D Printing
Previous Additive Manufacturing Experience
High degree of proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, AM build file preparation, generative design, topology optimization, and/or process simulation.
Experience with manufacturing /CNC machining processes
GD&T and inspection expertise
BENEFITS START ON DAY 1:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Life Insurance and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
401(k) Retirement with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off and 10 paid holidays (including your birthday)
Paid parental leave
Additional opt in offerings
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, and other mandatory safety equipment.
For the most part, ambient temperatures with typical plant lighting and manufacturing equipment are present throughout the facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sit or stand as needed.
Walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday.
Proper lifting techniques required.
Ability and comfortability to work in small confine spaces while following proper safety protocol.
Ability to accomplish the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:
Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company's need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:
ADDMAN Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual's sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ADDMAN Engineering reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.