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About * Big Metal Additive *:

Big Metal Additive (BMA) is an advanced manufacturing company serving aerospace, defense, energy, and other industries. BMA has the largest and most sophisticated hybrid metal additive manufacturing capability in the industry. We model, analyze and program using the finest CAD/CAM software package available. Our machines combine MIG welding and CNC machining to produce finished products for customers ranging from testable prototypes to production components. Every day our people work at the cutting edge of manufacturing, implementing the highest standards of quality manufacturing.

We make amazing parts. We produce submarine components, torpedo shells, munitions, space structural parts and more. We at the front of our industry in achieving customer quality acceptance for wire arc DED products. Our end-use customers are Navy, NASA, Army, Air Force, and Space Force. We are scaling production, adding machines and bringing new parts into our digital inventory. With AS9100 quality certification, NIST 800-171 CMMC compliant System Security Plan, export control compliance and an enterprise management system created for production of additive manufactured parts from a digital inventory and model-based enterprise practices; BMA is growing to a factory of 100 machines to support production demand.

About an * Additive Engineer *:

An Additive Engineer works at the foundational digital level of additive manufacturing; examining CAD models, identifying opportunities for design adjustments, determining CAM toolpaths and build parameters. Toolpaths are created for additive deposition and also machining operations. New parts can require development efforts. An Additive Engineer works closely with Manufacturing Engineers/Technicians (who operate machines) so that toolpaths result in production to meet customer requirements. Additive Engineers assemble a Technical Data Package to meet requirements, drawing call-outs and customer expectations. Attention to BMA Quality procedures is essential.

Key information:

• Toolpaths and NC programs must be created for every product and every machine
• Machines are used to produce metal products using hybrid additive manufacturing
  • Machines perform metal deposition using MIG welding
  • Machines perform multi-axis CNC cutting using a machining spindle
• Products include prototypes, test articles, build-to-print customer parts and production

Job Responsibilities:

The Additive Engineer Staff (AE Staff) shall lead projects, perform CAD model analyses, design adjustments, determination of toolpaths/build parameters and work with the manufacturing team to produce parts. The AE Staff shall use engineering knowledge, project management tools, and business acumen to achieve daily project performance and weekly status reporting. This position is full-time, first-shift and will report to the Production Manager.

• Engineering focused role
  • 50% CAD/CAM
  • 30% Engineering engagement with manufacturing team and machines
  • 20% MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Performing CAD model analysis/adjustment in NX CAD environment
  • Incorporate drawing, blueprint specifications
• Performing CAM toolpath strategy and development in NX CAM
  • Understand GD&T and apply knowledge to toolpaths
• Selection of build parameters using BMA libraries and consulting with other engineers
• Coordinating multiple engineering/production projects
  • Project planning and execution (GANTT style project management)
  • Achieving project performance to budget and schedule
  • Accurate documentation of projects, operations, process, and records
  • Inspection/Test planning, development and compliance to requirements
  • Vendor engagement/management for post processing operations
• Regular briefings to management on project status, production issues and technical topics
• Strong commitment to BMA Quality Management System
• Create high quality, technical presentations, reports and customer updates

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen and pass background check
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience:
  • Siemens NX CAM (+ multi-axis environment)
  • CNC machining, fixturing, tooling selection and cutting parameters
  • CAD solid and surface modelling
  • Reading & interpreting drawings, understanding & applying GD&T to CAM & inspection
  • Working in quality manufacturing environment (ISO9001/AS9100)
  • Project management
  • Working with manufacturing suppliers, vendors and service providers
• Experience with:
  • CAE (finite element analysis)
  • Preparing executive briefings and customer status updates
  • High-dollar deliverables ($1M+)
  • Welding
• Additional candidate advantages
  • Proficiency with hand tools
  • Good mechanical aptitude

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance premiums covered 100%
• You will see, work with, and produce more 'high-speed' products at BMA than anywhere else