Cad Technician

CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer Location: Gloucester Hours: 8.00 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) Salary: Competitive, with benefits package Key Responsibilities of a CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer: * Review customer CAD files to assess suitability for SLA, DLP, MSLA or FDM additive manufacturing processes, and provide build time estimates * Modify and fix CAD models for manufacture using Materialise Magics, Autodesk Powershape or PTC Creo * Prepare CAD files for additive manufacture, including orientation, support creation and slice setup * Repair and modify parts for SLS manufacture * Operate, monitor and unload AM machines, including post-processing such as support removal, washing and curing * Work on a weekend rota to cover unloading/starting of AM machines * Perform minor maintenance and calibration of AM machines * Support the PU department through the creation of tooling insert CAD models and SLA masters * Create 2D DXF/DWG CAD files from 3D customer models for vinyl sticker and transfer applications Key Skills of a CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer: * ND or degree in CAD/CAM, industrial design or engineering * Parametric and/or surface CAD modelling experience * Strong interest and understanding of 3D printing technologies * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances and requirements * Experience with software such as Materialise Magics, Autodesk Powershape, PTC Creo, and 3D printer slicers (3D Sprint, Cura, PrusaSlicer, Lychee) * Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment * Strong timekeeping and ability to implement process improvements