Additive Manufacturing Lead Engineer - Barry-Wehmiller Companies

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Barry-Wehmiller (BW) is one of the world's leading Paper, Converting and Packaging Equipment companies. BW is investing in additive manufacturing as a strategic part of its manufacturing and innovation future and is seeking a dynamic Additive Manufacturing (AM) Lead Engineer to lead this new operation in Clearwater, Florida. The AM Engineer will be responsible for the Center of Excellence and will be a key resource to help drive additive manufacturing design solutions and capabilities across the BW Enterprise. This role will be responsible for establishing procedures for the site and supporting the part fabrication process (from design to slicing to part production via 3D printing). The role will be a technical and training resource for Additive Manufacturing and will be a key member of the global Additive team.

The role will report to the Director of Additive Manufacturing, currently based in Maryland, USA.

• Lead the Clearwater Additive Manufacturing Center, establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring on-time and quality delivery, providing hands-on support of operations from prototyping to final part production, including part design, slicing, printer parameter development, 3D printing, and post-processing.
• Provide expertise and support for additive manufacturing and the design (DFAM) and fabrication of 3D printed parts. Proactively share expertise across the enterprise.
• Support product development teams with all aspects of application development and documentation related to additive manufactured parts.
• Apply high-level DFAM and CAD skills to internal concepts and applications to demonstrate DFAM principles and ensure successful implementation.
• Manage research and development (R&D) projects to evaluate, characterize, and validate new materials, additive technologies, post-processing solutions, design and analysis tools related to producing parts with additive manufacturing.
• Develop and produce design, application, and other technical guides and reference documents.
• Provide inputs to strategic planning and the capabilities roadmap for the Additive Manufacturing Team at BW.
• Demonstrate commitment to team values and The BW Way by leading, acting and behaving in a manner consistent with these values.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or similar. Equivalent professional technical experience in a relevant industry will also qualify a candidate.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an industrial manufacturing or product development organization utilizing additive manufacturing technologies (preferred) or in the additive manufacturing industry as an application engineer or similar technical role.
• Strong understanding of conventional manufacturing methods such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting and molding and the associated advantages and limitations relative to AM. Technical knowledge of additive manufacturing processes, applications, and design is also desirable.
• Demonstrated high level 3D CAD skills and experience in Solidworks, NX, AutoCAD CATIA, or similar solid modeling programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Must be creative, self-motivated, and able to work effectively on projects with minimal direct supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills and the ability to resolve technical issues while maintaining a good working relationship with product development teams, internal customers, and other team members.

• Experience leading complex technical or product development projects or providing additive manufacturing services.
• Demonstrated experience identifying high value AM applications and converting conventionally manufactured components and tooling from traditional designs to additive.
• Broad understanding of available AM materials and processes, associated capabilities, common limitations, and proven applications.

• This will be the first hire to lead and run the Additive Manufacturing Center. As the site scales, it is our expectation to hire an Additive technician to support the operation and maintenance of the additive equipment.

• Location: Clearwater, Florida

Works in an office and manufacturing / lab environment with other team members, utilizing a computer workstation, various software applications, additive manufacturing equipment (3D printers), and laboratory equipment. Specific work schedule is coordinated with direct supervisor. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

The physical demands described here are representative of the those performed in the job duties. The employee sits at a desk and uses a computer for prolonged periods of time. Performing the role frequently uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It's not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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