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Oerlikon · 17 hours ago

Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer II

Huntersville, NC, US, 28078

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing, and additive manufacturing. They are seeking an Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer II to standardize manufacturing processes and ensure operational excellence in their Huntersville, NC facility.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Additive ManufacturingMaterial CharacterizationMicrostructural AnalysisHeat Treatment ProcessesEngineering DegreeData AnalysisProblem-Solving ToolsMatlabPythonMinitabPowerBISAPCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum 4 year bachelor's degree in Engineering

Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering within a regulated industry

In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

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

Basic knowledge of pyrometry testing for furnaces

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to train others

Preferred

Preferred fields of Engineering include Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, System Design, or Materials

Preferred experience in the development and qualification of new materials and heat treatment processes

Preferred experience with Matlab, Python, Minitab, PowerBI, SAP

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!