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Morson Talent are recruiting an Additive Manufacturing Engineer for our Aerospace and Defence client based in Bolton, Greater Manchester.

Role: Stereolithography Engineer (Additive Manufacturing Engineer)

Rates: PAYE Rates - £26.04 - £26.98 + Holiday Pay up to £3.92 / Umbrella rates £34 - £36

Site: Bolton

Full time – Onsite 5 days/week

12-Month Contract

Role Description

Stereolithography department aims to provide the preferred plastics rapid prototyping 3D printing solution for all our UK sites.  We utilise the latest Stereolithography 3D printing equipment, materials and software to print new design models, prototypes, production tooling and display models. 

An opportunity has come about for a dedicated senior engineer for the Stereolithography department to support the 3D printing manufacturing process, help with equipment/facility upgrades and allow the full capability of the facility to be maintained throughout the year.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in printing the latest CAD models generated by hundreds of design engineers supporting many different design and production projects. 

You will be involved in the 3D printing process from start to finish.  You will also support as required, the trials of the latest new resin 3D print materials and equipment on the market that may be purchased in the future to increase capability and capacity.

Reporting to the Principal Manufacturing engineer who manages the department, who will provide full training and continued support throughout.  You will support tasks as required to maintain department’s throughput. 

Manufacturing/Process engineer with experience working with at least some of the following 3D printing/CAD/Prototyping/Tooling design would be beneficial for this role. Strong attention to detail, Strong written and verbal communication, good analytical skills, proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Duties include:

Log and assess print requests to ensure best outcome.  

Use Materialise Magics Print setup software to select orientation, generate support and print program.

Generating and completing manufacturing route cards.

This is a hands-on role requiring the engineer to support in full manufacturing production of 3D printed parts from start to finish including:

Role involves handling of hazardous materials and equipment. Help define and follow risk assessments and safe working practices.

Maintain stock of consumables, raising requisitions as required.

Maintain calibration of all 3D printers, liaising with supplier service contractor as required.

General housekeeping (site facility changes bins and cleans floor)

Help identify and prevent problems occurring in equipment and processes.

Follow and update work instructions, maintain high quality standards with right first-time mentality.

Keep print schedule updated and customers informed of progress as required via the company’s internal 3D print request email account.

Lead process improvements by designing, implementing and testing new procedures aimed at simplifying processes and improving quality and lead times.

Update work instructions for any process changes.

Using Creo (CAD) and Magics (Print Software) to scrutinise and setup CAD models for printing.  Occasional modification and creation of CAD models and drawings although any significant CAD creation work will usually be passed onto the Tool design department. Utilising Materialise magics when beneficial or required to edit CAD models for printing.

Maintain knowledge of latest 3D printing technology.

SC clearance or above required

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