Overview:
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Our client is producing bespoke parts for the highly regulated aerospace, medical and automotive sectors. They are expanding their team due to growth and are looking to add additive manufacturing to their production department.. They are looking for an experienced candidate to join the team to bring this project to life.
Job Purpose:
As someone with a materials science PhD, you will work closely with the manufacturing, operational and sales teams to be focused to align business capability to customer requirements ensuring process control. You will support sales functions to enable the uptake of additive manufacturing within the various targeted sectors.
Main Key Responsibilities:
* Provide knowledge on additive manufacturing topics such as: powder composition, effects of lasers on the powder, stress reliving of metal builds.
* Evaluate the microstructural response during mechanical testing e.g. tensile testing.
* Perform characterisation of metal AM components, including microscopy (Porosity testing).
* Design and perform experiments resulting in the production of material datasheets for each material base.
* Document results of all testing activities and continue to develop datasheets including the effects of various post processing techniques.
* Continually develop process control throughout the additive manufacturing process.
* Create and maintain relationships with external facilities such as test houses and universities.
* Adhere to all health and safety requirements and perform any other reasonable duties as required.
* Ensure the quality of incoming metal powder.
* Assist in the day-to-day duties of inspection including, visual and dimensional inspection.