Manufacturing Engineer - Additive Manufacturing

About the Position

Join the Africa Center of Manufacturing Excellence (ACME) at UM6P as a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Additive Manufacturing. ACME is a technology development platform focused on Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, automation, and tooling.

Location & Reporting

Location: ACME, UM6P campus, Nouaceur, Casablanca, Morocco

Reports to: Technical Manager / General Manager

Mission

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for materials and processes tasks related to metallic Additive Manufacturing for high-performance components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges, analyze data, design prototypes, and contribute to the advancement of ACME's core technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply AM expertise to continually grow and improve ACME's technical capabilities in support of research, development, and production tasks
• Evaluate new metal AM machines and provide input on machine selection for purchase decisions
• Conduct 3D scanning of complex mechanical parts using laser, optical, or structured-light technologies
• Design and implement machine improvements and manage capital equipment projects
• Troubleshoot and maintain cam-driven mechanisms, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment used in production
• Collaborate with CNC machining teams to develop estimates for full CNC and AM/CNC hybrid projects
• Create 3D models and CAD drawings of engineered products and process equipment, including general arrangement, assembly, and fabrication drawings
• Lead process development initiatives related to additive manufacturing technologies

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of major metallic AM approaches
• Solid foundation in materials and metallurgical engineering
• Knowledge of process capability and production efficiency optimization
• Experience with industrialization of AM technologies
• Proficiency in CAD software and 3D modeling
• Experience with CNC machining and hybrid manufacturing processes
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Performance Metrics

Your performance will be assessed through key KPIs reflecting your impact on process capability, production efficiency, industrialization of AM technologies, and cross-functional execution.