Experience across all of these technologies would be ideal, but we are also interested in strong candidates with deep additive manufacturing and CAD/DfM experience who are capable of quickly learning our other processes.

What you'll be doing

You'll take applications from CAD to finished component, including:

• Reviewing customer drawings, CAD files, and technical requirements.
• Applying DfM principles and recommending the best manufacturing process.
• Preparing and modifying CAD models for production.
• Setting up and operating FDM, SLS, and SLA 3D printing equipment.
• Preparing jobs and operating fibre laser cutting equipment.
• Supporting and operating UV printing equipment.
• Selecting materials, process parameters, build orientation, and production methods.
• Running prototypes, trials, and validation builds.
• Troubleshooting print, laser, material, and manufacturing issues.
• Developing fixtures, jigs, and production aids.
• Improving quality, repeatability, lead time, and manufacturing cost.
• Documenting manufacturing processes and creating repeatable production routes.
• Helping commission and introduce new equipment as FIG3D continues to expand.
• Supporting production as products move from prototype into low-volume and scalable manufacture.

What we're looking for

You might currently be an Applications Engineer, Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, CAD Engineer, AM Technician, or Production Engineer. Job title matters less to us than practical capability.

We want someone who can demonstrate that they have actually designed, set up, operated, tested, and improved manufacturing processes.

A strong candidate will have:

• Practical 3D-printing experience.
• Good CAD capability.
• A strong understanding of DfM.
• Experience taking components from digital design through to physical manufacture.
• Confidence working directly with manufacturing equipment.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and production documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in advanced manufacturing technologies and materials.
• The initiative to work in a growing SME where you'll be expected to get involved and make things happen.

Experience in Defence, aerospace, UAVs, composites, engineering polymers, advanced materials, electronics enclosures, or low-volume/high-value manufacturing would be particularly useful.

What we're building

FIG3D isn't simply adding another machine to a production floor. We're building an increasingly broad hybrid manufacturing capability combining additive manufacturing, advanced materials, precision fabrication, and intelligent hardware.

Our programmes and development work include:

• Lightweight UAV platforms
• Counter-UAS and acoustic detection hardware
• Resilient communications systems
• Intelligent hardware and electronics enclosures
• Advanced and composite materials
• Hybrid manufacturing
• Next-generation Defence hardware

As we expand, you'll have the opportunity to influence the machines, materials, processes, and production systems we introduce.

Where this can lead

We're still a young company, which means the role has room to grow. Someone joining us now who demonstrates strong technical ability, ownership, and leadership could progress into a Senior Applications Engineer, Technical Lead, or Advanced Manufacturing leadership role as the business expands.

For the right long-term contributor, there may also be an opportunity for future equity participation, subject to performance, contribution, and appropriate company arrangements.

The bigger picture

Our ambition is to build a leading UK sovereign capability for the design, engineering, and manufacture of advanced hardware.

We're looking for someone who wants to help us build that capability, not simply operate within something that already exists.

If you know CAD, understand DfM, can make 3D printers perform, and enjoy getting hands-on with manufacturing technology, we'd like to hear from you. Come and help us build what comes next.