Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £30k per annum

Reports to: Operations Manager

An advanced manufacturing company that is supplying high-end quality metal and polymer additive manufacturing production parts, is hiring a Metal Applications Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of customer data for printing. This may include minor/major fixing and post-processing considerations.
• Setting up of builds to a strict schedule using relevant 3D printing software, ensuring lead times are competitive and vigorously met.
• Support the sales team with technical inquiries. (When required)
• Production and management of company standard polymer materials for use in AM machines
• Quality check of polymer materials to company standards
• Creating process Local Work Instructions and providing training to staff as necessary.
• Help with troubleshooting in event of equipment breakdown.
• Complete maintenance tasks as outlined in the schedule with due care and attention.
• Liaise with operations manager to schedule AM machine maintenance tasks.
• Make recommendations for improvements on equipment and processes.

Experience & Qualifications:

Currently working towards or have already achieved a 2:1 within one of the following subjects.

• Product design
• Industrial design
• HNC in Engineering or above

Additional:

• A strong passion for additive manufacturing & new technologies is desired, demonstrable by either personal projects or prior work experience.
• Have a good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• You will be technically minded with a keen eye for detail
• Competent within MS Office
• Impeccable time management and highly organised
• Understand the importance of KPI-driven performances
• Able to adhere to routine procedures and can take full responsibility for your own actions
• Are an ambitious individual, able to think outside the box and provide process improvement input
• A team player with great social and communication skills

About you:

• A positive approach with a can-do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player with great social and communication skills
• Able to adhere to routing procedures and can take full responsibility for your own actions
• Impeccable time management and highly organised

Competencies & Experience:

• 5 years of people management experience in a production environment

What’s in it for you?

• Profit scheme bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Friday drinks
• Team Building Activities