Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the position

This position is for a Manufacturing Process Engineer with a Manufacturing Process/workflow focus. This individual will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing experiments on 3d laser powder bed fusion systems and other complex processing equipment at Velo3D. The experiments and development work will cover a wide range of areas including but not limited to, printer functionality, post processing workflows and equipment optimization, etc. The purpose of this work is to propose and assess workflow and design changes to improve the way we execute our part printing production. This position will report directly to the Director of Production Engineering, who owns the development and evaluation of Manufacturing Processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex problems.
• Define experiments and determine the type of meaningful data required to support evaluation and technical decision.
• Run experiments to collect data on printer processes along with post processing equipment and workflows.
• Design experiments to assess impact of hardware modifications based on both measurements of physical variables as well as results and observations on printed parts.
• Analyze and report data from experimental studies and make adjustments to processes as needed.
• Utilize/repair/build various test benches or mock workflows to enable accelerated testing and characterization.
• Operation of 3d laser powder bed fusion system.
• Assemble mechanical systems with little guidance, based on CAD models or drawings.
• Troubleshoot 3d printers and other complex processing equipment remotely and in-person using sensor data.
• Directly interface with process, hardware and software groups to assist in troubleshooting various aspects of the printed part workflow.
• Execute qualification processes for modifications of process/software/hardware prior to release on printers and other complex post-processing equipment.
• Participate in team and other assigned meetings.
• Other duties as needed or required.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or applied experimental science.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience (academic or industrial), involving experimental design and execution on LPBF additive manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Competence in analyzing and interpreting data using common data analysis software such as Python, Matlab, or similar.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business.
• High commitment to contribute to a positive, high paced and results oriented work environment.
• Strong sense of ownership to ensure quality data is collected in timely manner and any/all issues are quickly escalated/resolved.
• Ability to organize data and present key findings.
• Committed to quality, safety, and communication.
• Ability to initiate conversations that may lead to topical disagreement.
• High level of accountability, including ability to give and receive feedback.
• Skilled in communicating, both verbal and written, on experimental and other results.
• Attention to detail and excellent observational skills.
• Team-oriented and self-directed.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• 401(K) employer contributions
• Participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.