Senior Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

Purpose

Drive novel improvements across the L-PBF Additive Manufacturing (AM) process. Achieve best in class printed material performance and cost of goods sold (COGS). Improve in-house printers, develop AM workflow software stack, implement novel print parameters, qualify printed material, and support development of aerospace applications.

The Role

• Act as a subject matter expert in Laser Powder Bed Fusion to drive high priority improvements to printed material capability, consistency, and total manufacturing cost.
• Independently define project scope, collaboratively align stakeholders, prioritize resources, organize technical data, and effectively communicate status of development activities.
• Characterize, control, and qualify improvements to in-house designed L-PBF equipment to produce high quality material in a repeatable fashion.
• Develop novel print file toolpath generation techniques and process parameters to meet cost and performance needs using internally developed software tools.
• Utilize and improve material qualification framework to fully characterize AM material properties and geometric capability.
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to advise on feasibility and risk assessments for new AM products or features.
• Author and maintain engineering specifications to drive printed material consistency with effective technical writing.
• Support technical disposition of AM quality non-conformances, and drive root cause corrective action for material or equipment issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or related engineering field
• 5+ Years of professional hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or technical project management experience
• 5+ years - Developing L-PBF equipment, process parameters, and/or print file programming
• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls (ITAR)
• Ability to directly handle AM metal powders with proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Able to carry up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with ability to present clear and concise technical information
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities
• Proficient with materials engineering fundamentals (Stress-Strain, Fatigue, Microstructure, material property statistics, etc.)
• Experience with Aerospace Design for AM and ability to perform manufacturing trade studies grounded in first principles
• Direct hands-on experience operating and programming Metal Additive Manufacturing Equipment
• Experience with root cause troubleshooting and repairing of mechatronic systems
• Proficient with 3D Modeling in Teamcenter / NX
• Experience utilizing and editing code for data analysis - Python and/or C++
• Demonstrated success with process parameter optimization through design of experiments and statistical analysis
• Ability to publish effective engineering specifications and standards

Work Environment

• Standard office environment
• HVAC controlled L-PBF print room environment
• ISO 9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment
• Metallurgical test laboratory environment

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Senior E05 - Staff E06 as evaluated through our interview process.

• Senior AM Process Development Engineer / E05: $141,380 - $194,390
• Staff AM Process Development Engineer / E06: $163,270 - $224,500

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.