Additive Manufacturing Lead Engineer

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 optimize 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, industrialization, 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 analyze data from AM Machines

• HND in Mechanical Discipline.
• Min. of 5 to 7 yrs experience in machine shop and manufacturing engineering related environment.

• 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)