Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer (WAAM)
Location
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 19, 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join a cutting-edge advanced manufacturing team focused on the development and production of high-integrity aerospace and defence components.
This role will play a key part in the development and optimisation of large-scale Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) processes, transforming complex aerospace designs into production-ready components. Working at the forefront of additive manufacturing technology, you will be responsible for process development, robotic integration, path planning, thermal management and quality assurance across the full manufacturing lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, validate and optimise WAAM deposition parameters for aerospace-grade materials including Titanium, Inconel and Aluminium.
Generate and optimise multi-axis robotic deposition paths using specialist additive manufacturing software.
Develop thermal management strategies to control distort...
This role will play a key part in the development and optimisation of large-scale Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) processes, transforming complex aerospace designs into production-ready components. Working at the forefront of additive manufacturing technology, you will be responsible for process development, robotic integration, path planning, thermal management and quality assurance across the full manufacturing lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, validate and optimise WAAM deposition parameters for aerospace-grade materials including Titanium, Inconel and Aluminium.
Generate and optimise multi-axis robotic deposition paths using specialist additive manufacturing software.
Develop thermal management strategies to control distort...