Additive Manufacturing Specialist

Additive Manufacturing Specialist Foster City, CA Job Details Full-time $65 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Jira CAD software Vendor management Workflow management (operations management method) Engineering Engineering process optimization Consulting experience Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting Industrial Design Assembly Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Task prioritization 3D printing Prototype creation Vendor relationship management Design for manufacturability (DFM) Fused deposition modeling (FDM) Bachelor's degree in industrial design Machine maintenance 4 years Sanding Manufacturing company experience Prototypes Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description As an Additive Manufacturing Specialist , you will serve as a technical anchor for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Lab, driving the end-to-end realization of complex autonomous vehicle prototypes. Beyond standard operation, you will act as a Design-for-Manufacturability (DfM) consultant to engineering teams and internal clients, optimizing builds for high-performance materials and mission-critical throughput; unlocking new speed of prototype delivery. You are responsible for the strategic health of the lab, including process optimization, equipment evaluations, planning, and the technical guidance of prototyping workflows.

Responsibilities Design Consultation & DfM:

Actively support design reviews related to Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) with engineers to optimize geometries for SLA, SLS, and Polyjet; proactively identify failure risks in CAD models before they reach the build tray to minimize material waste.

Process Engineering:

Develop and document standardized build parameters and post-processing two essential workflows: Additive Manufacturing (primary) and Laser Cutting (secondary) to ensure repeatable, high-quality output across all AM and Laser Cutting platforms.

Complex System Integration:

Oversee the final assembly of high-fidelity prototypes, e.g. integrating 3D-printed components with CNC-machined parts and complex electronics. Post processing of prototype parts : Actively guide and execute post-processing work such as sanding, painting, inserts, dyeing and other part finishing related activities.

Workflow Coordination :

Facilitate the prioritization of incoming JIRA requests to ensure alignment with prototyping deadlines.

Machine Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting :

Quickly, safely and correctly troubleshoot, diagnose and lead repair activities (whether internally or externally) maximizing part throughput

Technical Vendor Liaison :

Act as a technical point of contact for vendor support, service coordination, and troubleshooting of Additive Manufacturing and Laser Cutting equipment.

Knowledge Sharing:

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to share best practices on advanced AM techniques and safety protocols.

Qualifications Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design or Engineering with 4 to 6 years of experience in high-stakes prototyping or advanced manufacturing environments, or equivalent.

Technical Mastery:

Deep expertise in the chemical and thermal properties of advanced resins and powders (SLA, SLS, FDM, and Polyjet); proven ability to make quick and sound technical recommendations on AM materials, processes and applications.

Advanced CAD:

High proficiency in Solidworks, CATIA, specifically for fixture design and modifying complex assemblies for printability. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Why Kelly® Engineering? Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.