Senior Materials Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Techniche Global
We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Senior Materials Additive Manufacturing Engineer.
The position is focused on applying metal additive manufacturing within defence programmes, predominantly supporting marine and naval platforms (including submarine-related work), with scope to be involved in the Company’s wider technology areas beyond naval as well.
Salary: £60-65 per annum + benefits
Location: Farnborough – hybrid (3 days per week onsite; 2 days WFH)
Working hours: 37 per week
Duration: perm, full time
Requirements: sole Uk nationals living and working in the Uk for the past 5 years
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading technical programmes in additive manufacturing projects
- Engaging with customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
- Leading the qualification and certification of AM parts
- Producing proposals, reports and technical documentation to a high standard
- Supporting business development through bids, proposals and portfolio management
Essential experience of the Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer:
- Extensive experience in additive manufacturing, particularly with metal-based technologies
- Excellent understanding of materials science and its application to AM
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage budgets and deliver outcomes to time and quality
- Experience of mechanical testing and validation methods (e.g. tensile, hardness)
- Expert knowledge of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) and CAD/CAM
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including customer engagement
Essential qualifications for the Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer:
- A first degree in Science or Engineering OR equivalent experience (8+ years)
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community