Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer II (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer II (Aerospace): Developing and manufacturing advanced LPBF metal components for propulsion systems with an accent on DfAM, process development, and part consolidation. Focus on diagnosing complex manufacturing issues like residual stress and distortion while establishing scalable AM workflows.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company

hirify.global (POWERTECH) is a center of excellence specializing in propulsion technologies for aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications.

What you will do

• Lead the development and manufacture of advanced LPBF metal additive manufacturing components.
• Drive DfAM activities to improve component performance, manufacturability, and part consolidation.
• Define build strategies, including orientation, support methodology, and parameter selection.
• Diagnose and resolve complex manufacturing issues such as distortion, residual stress, and cracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mature components from concept through manufacture.
• Develop scalable AM workflows, standards, and engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with metal additive manufacturing, specifically LPBF.
• Deep understanding of DfAM principles and AM process physics.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as NX, Solidworks, or Creo.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical activities forward.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, propulsion, or high-performance defence engineering.
• Expertise in thermal distortion mitigation and support optimization.
• Familiarity with process development and qualification activities.
• Experience with CFD simulation or AM simulation and scan strategy optimization.