Polymer Application Engineer

Reporting to:               Operations Manager

Number of Reports:     0

Contract Type:            Full time, permanent

The Purpose of this role is:

As a key member to the DMC team you will ensure all parts are produced ensuring targets are met for delivery and quality. You will ensure all quotes are completed to timescales, you will support customers with quotations and work alongside areas of improvement and convict accordingly

The Key Responsibilities of this role are:

  • Preparation of customer data for printing. This may include minor/major fixing and post processing considerations.
  • Setting up of builds to a strict schedule using relevant 3D printing software, ensuring lead-times are competitive and vigorously met.
  • Support the sales team with technical enquiries. (When required)
  • Production and management of DMC standard polymer materials for use in AM machines
  • Quality check of polymer materials to DMC standards
  • Order processing of powder and associated materials.
  • Creating process Local Work Instructions and providing training to staff as necessary.
  • Offer assistance with trouble shooting in event of equipment breakdown.
  • Complete maintenance tasks as outlined in schedule with due care and attention.
  • Liaise with operations manager to schedule in AM machine maintenance tasks.
  • Make recommendations for improvements on equipment and processes.

To be successful in the role you will need:

Key Skills:

  • A strong passion for additive manufacturing/new technologies is desired, demonstrable by either personal projects and or prior work experience.
  • A good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
  • You will be technically minded with a keen eye for detail
  • Competent within MS Office
  • Impeccable time management and highly organised
  • Understand the importance of KPI-driven performances
  • Able to adhere to routine procedures and can take full responsibility for your own actions Are an ambitious individual, able to think outside the box and provide process improvement input as we continuously seek to improve product quality and production flow.
  • Positive approach with a can do attitude
  • Team player with great social and communication skills

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Working towards, or already achieved a 2.1 in any of the following subjects - mechanical engineering, Material Science, HNC in Engineering or above Obtained 1-2 years’ experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment.
  • Positive approach with a can do approach
  • Experience in a technical engineering/manufacturing environment
  • 5 years experience in a production environment

About us:

The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) is a sector-agnostic production facility with a focus on engineering-led solutions. Harnessing the power of data and connectivity throughout its process chain, the DMC leverages the latest metal and polymer additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to address customer challenges.

We are always on the lookout for talented staff to work closely with our customers – delivering digital AM solutions for pioneering businesses in the aerospace, space, defence, automotive, motorsport, medical, marine and industrial sectors.

Benefits:

We invest heavily in our staff and offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to develop within the business:

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Flexible working
  • Additional paid leave to attend life events (for example a child’s sports day)
  • Pool table
  • Company events
  • Referral scheme