Job Description

ARRK is the world's leading product development specialist in 3D printing with over 60 years'

experience working with designers and engineers from a whole host of industries to develop their

products. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and driven individual to join our CAD

Department. The role requires you to:

Supports all production departments onsite, through the preparation/modification of customer CAD

files for the intended production process. The CAD/AM Engineer will have a particular focus on

the SLA, DLP, MSLA and FDM. Furthermore, the role will assist project coordinators, by

assessing the viability of customer CAD files with additive manufacturing technologies available

onsite. In addition to the operation and maintenance/calibration of these AM technologies.

Key areas of responsibility:

Review customer CAD files to assess their suitability for SLA, DLP, MSLA or FDM additive
manufacturing processes, and provide build time estimates to project coordinators and

production scheduler

Modify and fix customer CAD models for manufacture using the following software:
o Materialise Magics - for triangulated mesh models (STLs)

o Autodesk Powershape or PTC Creo - for BRep Models (STEP, Parasolid etc)

Prepare customer CAD files for additive manufacture through part orientation, support creation
and Slice setup.

Create fibre strategies for the Markforged FDM process, which will provide the required
strength/toughness for the given part application

Repair / modify parts in preparation for SLS manufacture Start, monitor and unload multiple AM machines Remove supports, wash and cure DLP parts ready for the finishing process Working on a weekend rota basis to cover the unloading/starting of AM machines Perform minor machine maintenance and calibration on multiple AM machines Support the PU (polyurethane) department through the creation of tooling insert CAD models.
Modifying customer CAD models in STL format, to create suitable SLA masters for the PU

production.

Create 2D DXF/DWG CAD files from 3D customer CAD models, for vinyl sticker and transfer
applications

Preferred Qualities/Experience:

ND or degree in a CAD/CAM, industrial design or engineering field Parametric or/and surface CAD modeling experience Interest and comprehension of 3D printing Capable of reading engineering drawing dimensions, tolerances, and requirements Excellent communication skills, good team worker, flexible and able to work in a rapid work
environment.

Excellent timekeeping Implement improvements based on feedback from production departments
VACANCY

Desirable Experience/Qualities

Experience in Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing Experience in the following software:
Materialise Magics

Autodesk Powershape / PTC Creo

3D printer slice software such as 3D Sprint, Cura, PrusaSlicer and Lychee

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package.

The standard hours of work are 8.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday with a 1-hour lunch break.

This equates to a 37-hour week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

CAD: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person