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THThe Exploration Company

Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Directed Energy Deposition (DED)(m/w/x)

Düsseldorf
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Industrializing Directed Energy Deposition manufacturing for modular space orbital vehicle production. 3+ years hands-on industrial DED process experience, aerospace standards application required. Relocation assistance provided.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years manufacturing technology development and qualification experience
  • 3+ years hands‑on industrial DED process experience
  • Foundation in welding metallurgy and residual stress management
  • Experience applying ESA, NASA, or comparable aerospace standards
  • Communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools
  • Fluency in English
  • Experience with robotic toolpath programming for DED systems
  • Metallurgical expertise in copper and nickel‑base superalloys
  • Familiarity with CAM systems and welding simulation tools
  • Experience in manufacturing for propulsion systems

Tasks

  • Lead the industrialization of DED manufacturing capabilities
  • Define workflows for design, deposition, and inspection
  • Establish process windows for high-performance alloys
  • Guide design teams on DfAM for complex components
  • Manage equipment selection, installation, and production readiness
  • Lead part-qualification campaigns and documentation
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and technology development risks
  • Drive improvements in equipment utilization and throughput
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards
  • Define process control plans and traceability workflows
  • Partner with engineering and quality teams for flight-ready parts
  • Support Make/Buy decisions for propulsion and systems teams
  • Manage external suppliers and machine OEMs
  • Maintain and calibrate DED machines and robotics systems
  • Generate detailed technical reports for leadership and partners

Work Experience

  • 5 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • DED systems
  • data analysis tools
  • robotic toolpath programming
  • CAM systems
  • welding simulation tools
  • thermal‑mechanical modeling

Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
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