Metal Additive Manufacturing Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
Buckinghamshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

3D CAD Software Technical Drawing Interpretation Engineering Additive Manufacturing Project Management Quality Control Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

An Additive Manufacturing Engineer is sought to join our client's team within the Buckinghamshire region. This role involves supporting the production of 3D printed prototypes and products in metallic materials. You will be managing the 3D printing process and overseeing client projects from the initial stage through to the final delivery of parts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end additive manufacturing process (setup, materials, build platforms).
  • Perform hands-on post-processing (support removal, finishing).
  • Assess designs for printability and suggest modifications.
  • Prepare print-ready digital files with support structures.
  • Organise project timelines and allocate machine time.
  • Primary client contact throughout projects.
  • Assist with quality control (measurement, inspection).

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

  • 3D CAD software proficiency.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings.
  • Strong teamwork and hands-on skills.
  • Excellent communication.
  • Engineering degree or equivalent.
  • Metals additive manufacturing experience (advantageous).
  • 2+ years engineering experience (preferred).
  • Project management familiarity (plus).
  • Must be based in the UK and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Job Information

  • Disciplines Engineering
  • Date Opened 04/28/2025
  • Job Type Full time
  • City Buckinghamshire
  • State/Province Buckinghamshire
  • Country United Kingdom
  • Zip/Postal Code Buckinghamshire

Job Description

An Additive Manufacturing Engineer is sought to join our client's team within the Buckinghamshire region. This role involves supporting the production of 3D printed prototypes and products in metallic materials. You will be managing the 3D printing process and overseeing client projects from the initial stage through to the final delivery of parts.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end additive manufacturing process (setup, materials, build platforms).
  • Perform hands-on post-processing (support removal, finishing).
  • Assess designs for printability and suggest modifications.
  • Prepare print-ready digital files with support structures.
  • Organise project timelines and allocate machine time.
  • Primary client contact throughout projects.
  • Assist with quality control (measurement, inspection).

Requirements:

  • 3D CAD software proficiency.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings.
  • Strong teamwork and hands-on skills.
  • Excellent communication.
  • Engineering degree or equivalent.
  • Metals additive manufacturing experience (advantageous).
  • 2+ years engineering experience (preferred).
  • Project management familiarity (plus).
  • Must be based in the UK and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
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