About the role
AI summarisedJoin our metal additive manufacturing team as a proactive Laboratory Officer (or Senior Laboratory Officer). This role involves operating and maintaining advanced metal additive manufacturing equipment while also driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and operational workflows.
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Key Responsibilities
- Operate, set up, monitor, and perform basic post-processing on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) machines to ensure consistent build quality.
- Manage metal powder handling, including sieving, quality checks, and safe storage in compliance with HSE procedures.
- Conduct material testing and characterization (density, mechanical, microscopic analysis) to verify part integrity.
- Manage routine maintenance and servicing of LPBF equipment, coordinating with vendors and ensuring safety compliance.
- Proactively identify operational bottlenecks and propose creative solutions to optimize lab layouts, safety procedures, or workflows.
Requirements
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, Engineering Science, or a related field.
- High degree of technical precision and creative problem-solving ability.
- Sharp focus on technical nuances and data accuracy for superior build quality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to document processes and present ideas.
- Self-motivated to identify and initiate improvements in the working environment and efficiency.
- Ability to maintain meticulous production logs and monitor complex process parameters.