[Hiring] Additive Manufacturing Senior Engineer @ASTM International

Role Description

We are seeking an Additive Manufacturing Senior Engineer to join the highly collaborative ASTM UK team. Additive manufacturing is the primary technical focus of the role, with particular emphasis on:

• Process maturity
• Industrial qualification
• Integration of manufacturing data, modelling, and digital workflows

The role is delivery-focused, with responsibility and visibility across projects spanning UK and international programmes. Current major UK programmes include:

• The UK ATI-funded Digitally Enabled Competitive & Sustainable Additive Manufacturing (DECSAM) project (PBF technology)
• The UKRI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) project (DED technology)

The Senior Engineer will:

• Work closely with UK and global colleagues, industry partners, and consortia
• Deliver technically rigorous, standards-aligned outcomes
• Own work packages end to end, from defining scope and planning through to managing milestones and reporting to programme partners and funders

Alongside project delivery, the role will support technically led business development, including:

• Contributing to proposals
• Engaging with industry partners
• Helping identify and develop new opportunities

The role suits an engineer who:

• Takes the initiative
• Works with minimal supervision
• Is comfortable representing ASTM with senior industry and government stakeholders

Qualifications

• An engineering background with applied experience in metal additive manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgement in practical project environments
• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team
• Willingness to question assumptions and contribute views
• Strong communication skills
• An interest in how technical work translates into industrial adoption

Requirements

• Practical experience of metal additive manufacturing processes, particularly PBF or DED
• Experience with AM data, data pedigree, evidence capture, traceability, or digital workflows
• Inspection, testing, monitoring, or qualification activities in regulated or industrial environments
• Materials engineering within AM, including feedstock and post-processing
• Experience supporting manufacturing process qualification and quality assurance activities
• Industrial sector specialisms in Defence, Aerospace, or Energy preferred

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline; a Master’s degree or PhD is advantageous
• Typically, five or more years of relevant engineering experience in industry or applied R&D
• A proven track record of independently delivering technical projects
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent industrial research and development experience would be advantageous

Benefits

• The opportunity to join a small, highly capable UK team within ASTM International’s global advanced manufacturing organisation
• A role at the intersection of additive manufacturing and standards
• Meaningful responsibility from day one
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of UK and international activities
• A collaborative environment that values technical judgement, curiosity, and integrity
• Ongoing development and learning opportunities
• Opportunities to represent ASTM through technical workshops and industry conferences

Working Arrangements and Eligibility

This role is primarily remote, with the UK team operating as a trusted, distributed group. UK and international travel will be required to support programme delivery and partner engagement. Applicants should be based in the UK and must have the right to work in the UK; unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.