Eaton Wimborne
Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.
Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting‑edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.
What you’ll do:
Within the facilities Eaton has recently opened a new center of Additive Manufacturing where we are seeking a Lead Additive Manufacturing Engineer to serve as the technical expert. This individual will define, implement, and optimise the manufacturing, processing, and inspection methods required to deliver high-quality, additively manufactured aerospace components.
The role involves close collaboration with design engineers, additive engineers, technicians, and internal customers to advance AM product development, industrialisation, and production readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical expert for AM LPBF and EBPBF technology in Aerospace
- Set up additive build files, post processing, part inspection, troubleshooting and process documentation
- Optimize manufacturing processes, post-processing operations, and inspection methods for additively manufactured components
- Design AM Parts and Supports - 3D modeling
- Introduce new Additive products in production utilizing the New Product Introduction process in accordance with established standards and best practices driving a right the first-time philosophy.
- Present and Lead AM product MRL reviews with Customers
- Act as a Design and Process mentor to other engineers
- Review and recommend changes for AM processes; WI and specs
- Manage Material and process characterization work for new AM processes
- MRL owner for many AM projects across the 4 divisions
- Support new machines Implementation
- Support Safety; 5S; Maintenance and Calibration of AM Machines
- Researches, justifies, and implements new manufacturing processes
- Supports development and execution of overall manufacturing strategy that supports the AM Team business strategy to meet cost, quality and delivery.
- Support and Own Government funded projects with Collaboration with ERL.
- Develops and implements effective mistake proofing as part of continuous improvement and root cause/corrective action.
- Participates as an active member in Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) to eliminate waste and drive standardization.
- Create and maintain the AM process Value Stream
- Develop in process monitoring and analyse data from AM Machines
Qualifications:
- HND in Mechanical or Materials Discipline.
- 5 yrs. experience in industrial manufacturing
- 4 yrs. experience in metal AM
Skills:
- Experience in running metal AM Machines
- Manufacturing Experience in Aerospace
- CAD Modeling experience: Solidworks/AutoCAD
- Practical experience in mistake proofing (Poka-Yoke)
- Proficient in the interpretation and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven.
- Understanding of problem-solving methodologies and risk assessment tools (Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, PFMEA)
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