Laser Beam Melting Process Engineer (m/f/d)

at  Ariane Group

Laser Beam Melting Process Engineer (m/f/d) in the laboratory of materials chemistry expertises and non destructive evaluations
ArianeGroup is an industrial group that carries out sovereignty missions in the fields of space and defence. With more than 8,300 highly qualified employees in France and Germany, ArianeGroup has unique expertise in access to space. The company’s expertise covers the entire spectrum of civil and military launch vehicle systems, from design to development, manufacturing, integration, flight preparation, maintenance and dismantling. ArianeGroup is prime contractor to ESA for the European launcher Ariane 6 and to the French procurement agency DGA for the M51 strategic ballistic missile of the French Oceanic Deterrent Force. In the launcher sector, ArianeGroup commercialises and operates the Ariane 6 and Vega-C launchers developed for ESA via its subsidiary Arianespace. The subsidiary MaiaSpace develops and markets the reusable launcher Maia. ArianeGroup is a joint venture between Airbus and Safran, in which each holds a 50 per cent stake. The Group’s consolidated turnover in 2023 amounted to 2.3 billion euros.
Within engineering center the laboratory of materials chemistry expertises and non destructive evaluations is in charge to develop new technologies from R&T to production. In this frame, the team of additive manufacturing processes is looking for a “Laser Beam Melting Process Engineer (m/f/d)” who will also deal with laser beam melting control in process topics with immediate effect in a French / German Team.

What we offer you:

• Practical experience and involvement in an exciting field of rocket development
• The opportunity to be part of an international aerospace company
• A collaborative, modern working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• Flexible working hours with partial home office option
• Acess to our international network of experts
• Competitive monthly salary

Your main tasks and activities:

• As Laser Beam Melting Process Engineer (m/f/d), you support all relevant programs (especially Ariane 6 and Prometheus) about process development and qualification for Laser Beam Melting process topics, with close links with production center and engineering department. You will therefore act as a process specialist, identifying key process parameters, giving advices and synthesis on all Laser Beam Melting relevant topics linked with process development and qualification.
• As Process Monitoring for Laser Beam Melting process engineer you contribute to the development and qualification of the technology mainly based on optical tomography. You have a large spectrum of knowledge about other NDT techniques. You also contribute to R&T roadmap about In process monitoring technologies with research eco-system in Germany and in France.
• You will also manage R&T activities in order to mature the LBM bricks necessary to prepare the future of the company. You will coordinate the different studies, make the link with the suppliers, universities and general ALM ecosystem trough conferences and direct contact

You meet the following qualifications

• As specialist in laser beam melting processes you have already a first experience in control in process for laser beam melting processes
• You also have some skills about manufacturing sequences, powders and material characterizations (metallography, mechanical testing…)
• Physical and practical mindset in link with materials & processes is required
• You have experience in the following fields:
• Additive layer manufacturing processes
• Additive layer manufacturing control In process
• Metallic materials
• Process development and test plan management
• Ability of synthesis
• Open-minded and good communication, customer oriented, rigorous and autonomous
• Fluent German and technical English skills required

Interested?
In this case, we look forward to receiving you application, including CV, cover letter and certificates via the application button. Please note that currently only one document can be uploaded with the application. You are welcome to use a free online tool to summarise your documents in a pdf.
Your contact person:
Manuela Wessels
Tel. +49 421 4372 3789
Mail: manuela.wessels@ariane.group
Permanent Employee
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• As Laser Beam Melting Process Engineer (m/f/d), you support all relevant programs (especially Ariane 6 and Prometheus) about process development and qualification for Laser Beam Melting process topics, with close links with production center and engineering department. You will therefore act as a process specialist, identifying key process parameters, giving advices and synthesis on all Laser Beam Melting relevant topics linked with process development and qualification.
• As Process Monitoring for Laser Beam Melting process engineer you contribute to the development and qualification of the technology mainly based on optical tomography. You have a large spectrum of knowledge about other NDT techniques. You also contribute to R&T roadmap about In process monitoring technologies with research eco-system in Germany and in France.
• You will also manage R&T activities in order to mature the LBM bricks necessary to prepare the future of the company. You will coordinate the different studies, make the link with the suppliers, universities and general ALM ecosystem trough conferences and direct contac