Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Pangea Propulsion

Valladolid, Spain

About the role:

We are looking for an Additive Manufacturing Engineer specializing primarily in Laser Wire Directed Deposition (LW-DED), with additional experience in Laser Powder DED (LP-DED) considered as a strong advantage. The ideal candidate is a manufacturing professional capable of programming robotic systems, controlling the full deposition process, understanding the metallurgical implications of each step, and ensuring that the final properties meet demanding performance requirements.

During the initial phase, the position will be based in Valladolid, with regular travel to our Barcelona office. In the long term, the role will transition to being based in Barcelona.

Key Responsibilities:

Program, configure, and operate robotic systems for LW-DED (and preferably LP-DED) manufacturing routes.
Own the entire fabrication process, from parameter definition to in-process monitoring and post-build evaluation.
Apply strong metallurgical understanding (solidification, dilution, thermal cycles, microstructure evolution) to optimize process parameters and deposition strategies.
Assess how each process step (wire/powder feed, laser energy, bead overlapping, scan strategies, thermal input, cooling times) affects final properties, geometry, and defect formation, and adjust accordingly.
Implement and interpret Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods (e.g., visual, penetrant, ultrasonic, 3D scans, CT scan) to validate deposited material and final components.
Define and oversee post-processing activities: machining, heat treatments, stress relief, HIP, and surface finishing operations.
Collaborate with design and quality teams, providing process and metallurgical insight to ensure manufacturability and compliance with technical requirements.
Troubleshoot process deviations, equipment issues, and material-related anomalies during and after fabrication.
Prepare detailed technical documentation: process sheets, build reports, inspection plans, and quality records.

What you need to be successful:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with DED technologies (LW-DED, LP-DED, or similar directed energy processes).
Proficiency in robot programming (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, or equivalent).
Strong understanding of material behavior under thermal cycles, microstructure formation, and defect mechanisms.
Ability to define, tune, and optimize process parameters and deposition strategies.
Knowledge of NDT techniques relevant to welds and additive manufacturing.
Experience with post-processing methods (machining, heat treatments, HIP, finishing).