Oerlikon

Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer II

Oerlikon

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Huntersville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AssemblyPython

About the role

  • Standardize, & maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) & Work Instructions (WI) for all manufacturing processes within the facility.
  • Define & maintain Oerlikon AM internal powder, process, and material specifications for the standard Oerlikon manufacturing portfolio.
  • Develop new standardized process offerings when required by the business.
  • Determine and assess Oerlikon AM internal process capabilities (Cpk) for the standard manufacturing portfolio.
  • Organize & maintain data collection systems to establish real time SPC for key manufacturing processes.
  • Investigate how new technologies can apply to Oerlikon AM standard portfolio or improve operational excellence as part of Oerlikon AM’s technology strategy.
  • Ensure all new equipment is installed, commissioned, & released to operations in line with internal SOP’s.
  • Define & standardize external supplier documentation and work with procurement to evaluate supplier capabilities.
  • Provide technical process/manufacturing input for quoting.
  • Manage continuous improvement activities for all manufacturing processes.
  • Provide training to both Product Engineering & Operations for standardized processes.
  • Determine internal preventative maintenance programs for all manufacturing processes and manage maintenance schedules.
  • Define & implement standardized processes and process controls that map to customer requirements and improve business metrics (ex: reduced scrap, reduced time to market, etc.).
  • Define & maintain data collection systems for key processes to predict process failures and highlight areas of improvement to improve process cost, lead times, and equipment downtime.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1 engineers.
  • Work together with Product Engineering, Quality, & Operations team to achieve yearly business goals.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 year bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Preferred fields of Engineering include Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, System Design, or Materials.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering within a regulated industry.
  • Preferred experience in the development and qualification of new materials and heat treatment processes.
  • Basic knowledge of AM, machining, heat treatment, EDM, cleaning, and finishing (grit blast, tumbling, abrasive flow or chemical machining, manual support removal), part marking, assembly methods, and inspection techniques (vision systems, CMM, gaging).
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
  • Ability to effectively use problem-solving tools such as Pareto Charts, SPC methodologies, cause and effect diagrams as well as 8D or similar problem solving experience.
  • Proficient in material characterization and microstructural analysis with deep understanding of the impact of heat treatment.
  • Ability to analyze complex data sets and recognize/quantify trends.
  • Ability to generate and clearly present technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Preferred experience with Matlab, Python, Minitab, PowerBI, SAP.
  • Basic knowledge of pyrometry testing for furnaces.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to train others.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
  • Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
  • Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals.
  • Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
  • Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
  • 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
  • 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance.
  • Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Standard Operating ProceduresWork Instructionsprocess capabilitiesdata collection systemsStatistical Process Controlpreventative maintenanceengineering drawingsGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancingmaterial characterizationmicrostructural analysis
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationmentorshiptrainingcollaborationdata analysispresentation skillscontinuous improvementorganizational skillsleadership