The Role:

· Proficiently set up, operate, and maintain FFF/FDM, DLP and SLS 3D printing equipment

· Stock appropriate materials and maintenance parts

· Inspect print request files (STLs) for printability and geometric errors

· Coordinate scheduling of print requests to ensure timely delivery of parts

· Provide DFAM feedback and material/process guidance to engineers prior to printing components

· Collect part performance feedback after printing components

· Maintain relationships with external printing services and understand their general prototyping capabilities

· Set expectations with engineers, deliver parts within the expected timeframe, and follow-up on part performance

Qualifications:

· 5+ years’ operating 3D printing equipment in a professional capacity

· Good understanding of material selection, differences, process suitability and performance tradeoffs

· Familiarity with STL inspection and repair software (ex. Materialise, Netfabb)

· Hands-on experience with operating FFF/FDM, DLP and SLS equipment

· Strong DFAM competency to provide both feedback and guidance to our engineering team

· Knowledge/experience with different post-processing and finishing processes

· Able to work relatively independently while collaborating effectively with designers and engineers

· Knowledge of automotive environmental considerations

· Excellent planning and organization skills to handle large request volumes effectively

Advantageous:

· Prior operation of Markforged FFF/CFF, Stratasys FDM and 3D Systems SLS equipment

· Basic understanding of anisotropic material considerations, including continuous fiber reinforcement orientation

· Knowledge of automotive environmental considerations

· Knowledge of designing mating features and maintaining clearances based on process tolerance

· Parts will often vary significantly and will unlikely be well-suited for 3D printing, so experience with challenging setups and print time optimization is necessary