Additive Applications Engineer

Blackburn

1 week ago

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An Additive Applications Engineer vacancy has become available, working for one of the most prestigious integrators of turnkey solutions here in the UK

This business specialises in delivering engineered solutions for various industries including Aerospace, MOD, Motorsport, Nuclear, and Medical. They provide full turnkey packages from 3D printing machinery and software, training and applications sport.

The role will require travel across the UK and Ireland to meet with customers as required therefore a willingness to travel is needed.

This would suit individuals with previous experience in a similar role or with a background in 3D printing of either metal or plastics/polymers.

Benefits include -

A strong basic salary of up to £50K depending on experience, a hybrid company car and fuel card, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, a generous private pension scheme, private medical cover, death in service, annual bonuses and salary reviews.

Key Responsibilities of the Additive Applications Engineer include -

Deliver in-depth customer training courses covering a range of 3D printing machinery using powder fusion technology
Contribute to pre-sales support through component test runs, cycle time estimations, and fixture planning
Develop machining strategies and create programs
Manage prove-out, First Article Inspection (FAI), and Acceptance Criteria on customer sites
Work independently or as part of a team to deliver high-value engineering solutions
Travel throughout the UK and Ireland to oversee turnkey project implementation

Skills/ Experience required -
Demonstrable background within additive manufacturing, working on either polymer or metal printing technologies
Hands-on background as a Production Engineer or 3D printing specialist
Exposure to writing programmes and troubleshooting on additive machinery
High level of self-motivation, organisation, and effective time management
Flexibility towards nationwide travel

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