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Advanced Manufacturing Partnership 2.0 National Meeting Planned at SME's THE BIG M

2014-05-01 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Aligning with SME's THE BIG M advanced manufacturing event, Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) 2.0 National Meeting will take place 1–5 pm on June 9 in Detroit, MI. AMP 2.0, co-hosted by SME, University of Michigan, and Northrop Grumman, provides opportunities for manufacturers to be heard by policymakers and team up on industry initiatives. Attendees will assess national and regional strengths and challenges, and discussions will help develop policy recommendations for President ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations

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Advanced Manufacturing Processes Engineer

2014-04-17 10:36:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Advanced Manufacturing Processes Engineer in the Materials Technology Section, Components Technology and Space Materials Division, Product Assurance and Safety Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Materials Technology Section and will undertake technical support activities for ESA projects and technology programmes in the fields of metallic materials and electronic assemblies. The main duties will consist in providing expertise in the field of additive manufacturing AM, also known as 3D printing, and other new manufacturing technologies, covering key disciplines which include materialprocess relationships, modelling, processproduct verification, design tools, surface finishing, defect mapping, compatibility with other manufacturing processes, etc. developing test methodologies for the evaluation of materials and for verifying processes against application requirements developing qualification methodologies for parts made using AM technologies as well as for qualifying AM suppliers of spacelevel products supporting the related ECSS standardisation activities assessing the effect of the space environment on spacecraft hardware made by AM technologies as well as by other advanced manufacturing processes performing tasks related to the metallurgical assessment of materials in pristine and processed conditions, including metallurgical laboratory evaluations covering, for example, mechanical, corrosion and thermal testing, among others and drafting relevant reports performing failure analysis using a variety of laboratory tools e.g. acoustic, optical, confocal or electron microscopy, xray diffraction, xray computer tomography, noncontact 3D stressstrain measurements, etc. reviewing and assessing AM as well as other advanced manufacturing technologies currently being used in the European research and technology landscape and ensuring synergy with other industrial highend technology domains for example, aeronautics, nuclear, automotive or medical proposing and managing the technology research and development RD activities in the field of AM and other advanced manufacturing technologies in line with the overall strategy of the Section and Division, monitoring procurement implementation, evaluating and reporting on the achieved results and lessons learned to the relevant ESA directorates and key partners providing specialist advice to ESA programmes in the field of metallic materials and related manufacturing processes including participating in project meetings, reviews and audits reviewing Materials, Mechanical Parts and Processes Lists of ESA Programmes in the framework of the Materials and Processes Review Boards. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in materials engineering and science, materials physicsmetallurgy or other related field, as well as several years of industrial experience preferably covering aerospace hardware and RD. Candidates should have demonstrated handson experience of additive manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing processes. They should demonstrate a sound knowledge of materials, processes, modeling and verificationrelated aspects for highend technology domains for example, aeronautics, nuclear, automotive or medical. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines in a multiproject environment. In addition, they should have good analytical, project management, communication and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 14 May 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.

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Advanced manufacturing session set for Detroit

2014-04-07 23:18:59| Furniture - Topix.net

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers' The Big M event at Detroit's Cobo Center on June 9-12 will showcase the latest in manufacturing trends to educate industry leaders and educators.

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