SC Cleared 3D Printing Engineer

MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence manufacturers for the recruitment of a Stereolith Engineer to join their Bolton office on a 12 Month contract. The role requires someone to undergo an SC Clearance, with a sole British citizenship required. A full time on site presence is mandatory, with a rate of £36 per hour via an Umbrella company.

Overview:
The Stereolithography department provides rapid prototyping and 3D printing solutions across all UK sites. Using state-of-the-art equipment, materials and software, the team produces models for design validation, functional prototyping, production tooling and display purposes.

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Engineer to join the team. This hands-on role will support the full 3D printing process, contribute to facility and equipment upgrades, and help maintain continuous capability throughout the year.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the latest CAD designs from engineers across a wide range of development and production projects.

The Role:
Reporting to the Principal Manufacturing Engineer, you'll receive full training and ongoing support. Your work will involve both day-to-day operational tasks and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assess incoming print requests for suitability and optimal outcome

• Use Materialise Magics to prepare print files (orientation, supports, programming)

• Generate and manage manufacturing route cards

• Take ownership of the full 3D printing process, from setup through to final part production

• Handle hazardous materials and equipment safely; contribute to and follow risk assessments and safety procedures

• Monitor and maintain stock of consumables, raising requisitions as needed

• Oversee printer calibration and liaise with service contractors

• Maintain general housekeeping, including waste management and floor cleaning

• Support identification and resolution of equipment/process issues

• Update and follow work instructions; ensure high-quality output with a right-first-time mindset

• Keep the internal print schedule up to date; communicate progress with internal customers via the shared 3D print request mailbox

• Lead process improvements aimed at increasing quality and reducing lead times

• Update documentation following any process changes

• Use Creo and Magics to analyse, modify and set up CAD models for printing

  • Minor CAD edits or creation may be required

  • More complex CAD work will be handled by the Tool Design team

• Keep up to date with the latest developments in 3D printing technologies

Candidate Profile:
We're looking for a Manufacturing or Process Engineer with experience in at least some of the following areas:

• 3D Printing

• CAD

• Prototyping

• Tooling Design

You'll also need:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good analytical and problem-solving ability

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint