Position: Materials Scientist Location: Durham, NC Department: Research & Development

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Additive Manufacturing Materials Scientist to join our R&D team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, characterization, and qualification of materials for additive manufacturing (AM) processes. This role requires a deep understanding of material science, AM technologies, and the ability to drive innovation in material design and application. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to advance our material capabilities and contribute to the development of next-generation AM technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Materials Development: o Develop and optimize new materials for use in additive manufacturing processes,

focusing on performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. o Innovate and tailor material compositions to meet specific AM process requirements. o Conduct research on emerging materials and technologies that could benefit AM

applications. 2. Materials Characterization:

o Perform mechanical, thermal, and chemical characterization of AM materials to understand their properties and behaviors.

o Utilize advanced analytical techniques to study microstructural evolution and its impact on material performance in AM processes.

o Analyze and interpret experimental data to guide material development and process optimization efforts.

3. Materials Qualification: o Lead the qualification of materials for use in additive manufacturing processes. o Ensure that materials meet industry standards and specific application requirements. o Collaborate with quality assurance teams to validate material consistency and

reliability. o Document and report on material qualification processes, ensuring traceability and

compliance with regulatory standards. 4. Process Integration:

o Collaborate with process engineers to integrate new materials into AM processes, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal performance.

o Optimize process parameters to achieve the best material performance and part quality.

o Address material-related issues in the production environment, providing solutions and improvements.

5. Grant Proposal Writing:

o Identify funding opportunities from governmental, non-governmental, and private sources.

o Develop and write compelling grant proposals to secure funding for research projects. o Collaborate with academic and industry partners to strengthen grant applications. o Manage and report on the progress of funded projects, ensuring compliance with

funding agency requirements.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related field. • Extensive experience in material development, characterization, and qualification,

particularly in the context of additive manufacturing. • Strong understanding of additive manufacturing processes, such as powder bed fusion,

directed energy deposition, or binder jetting. • Proficiency in using analytical tools and techniques for material characterization (e.g., SEM,

XRD, DSC, mechanical testing). • Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and contribute to scientific publications.

Production Manager – Plastics Additive

Manufacturing Full Time

High Wycombe, England, GB

Our site in High Wycombe, UK, has an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager

to oversee the in-house manufacturing of plastic 3D printed products, for a wide

range of industries, ranging from film and tv, automotive, medical and motorsport.

The Production Manager is responsible for the technical management, supervision

and control of the 3D printing processes, managing the teams, monitoring projects

through manufacture to the delivery of the finished components. The role

encompasses both office and workshop environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to Operations Manager / Site Lead,

• Overseeing the Plastics Additive Manufacturing production processes,

• Managing and developing a small existing production team to reach quality

and delivery targets of customer orders,

• Supporting the existing team with your engineering knowledge and guidance,

• Create, execute and monitor daily, weekly and monthly production schedules,

• Assisting with maintenance and problem solving of equipment,

• Implementing and monitoring maintenance schedules,

• Hands-on assistance with manufacturing activities during periods of high

demand, including manual work and 3D printing support structure design,

• Manage stock levels within the department,

• Assisting sales team with new enquiries,

• Implementing the company’s safety, health, environment and quality

requirements,

• Striving to reduce costs and increase productivity,

• Identify opportunities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the

operations and make recommendations for improvement.

PROFILE

Essential:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience,

• 5 years minimum working in a technical role in manufacturing industry,

• Experience of 3D CAD software,

• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances,

• Excellent and timely decision-making skills,

• Demonstrate good people management techniques in motivation,

development and communication

• Organised and independent problem solver,

• Enjoys team working.

Desirable:

• Related work experience in an industrial 3D printing workshop environment,

• Experience of Stereolithography (SLA) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS),

• In depth knowledge of Magics file preparation software,

• Experience of metrology and materials testing.