Job Description

Overview

Founded in New York in 1837, Tiffany & Co. is the world’s premier jeweler and America’s house of design. An iconic brand with a rich and storied heritage, Tiffany has always been a leader in fine craftsmanship, and this rich heritage creates the foundation for this role. Tiffany is researching the application of additive manufacturing (AM) as part of its ongoing innovation efforts.

Responsibilities

Design, carry out, analyze, and present experiments related to scaling-up precious metal additive manufacturing (AM) process from R&D to commercialization
Utilize analytical, physical testing apparatus and cutting-edge technologies to qualify powders and finished parts for metal AM applications
Choose and implement appropriate post-sintering treatments to meet Tiffany & Co. (TCO) standards
Choose and implement appropriate support structure/sintering profile to deliver component requirements via spec tolerance packages
Lead AM process/materials/research engineers and technicians utilizing best practices
Maintain appropriate additive manufacturing validation and process records
Supervise the operability of additive manufacturing laboratory equipment
Determine equipment and tools needed in order to achieve R&D and commercialization goals
Work with external partners as TCO subject matter expert
Support the additive manufacturing processes by applying scientific/quantitative solutions focused on improved manufacturability across all of TCO component/product lines
Identify and support the implementation of industry best practices in product development (in CAD, redesign and re-engineering, model making, new products)

Qualifications

Required:

MS in Mechanical Engineering; Materials Engineering; Material Science; or Metallurgy
3-5 years of demonstrated R&D and manufacturing experience in Additive Manufacturing technology (powder based eg DMLS, BJ, PBF)
Demonstrated technical leadership in project management and product development
Exceptional technical competency in the areas of metal additive manufacturing processes- from powder to post processing
Able to read technical drawings and analyze complex problems
CAD, Rapid Prototyping, advanced manufacturing methods experience
Ability to work in a small team atmosphere
Experience or training in SPC; DOE
Fluent with Microsoft Office packages
Proficient in English (both written and oral)
Demonstrated strong communication skills, both teaching and influencing

Preferred:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering; Materials Engineering; Material Science; or Metallurgy
Management/project management training or equivalent
Experience in material inventory management
Metallurgical experience with precious metals knowledge

Valid through: 4/26/2021

About Tiffany & Co

Tiffany & Co. is an American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer headquartered in New York City. It sells jewelry, sterling silver, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances, water bottles, watches, personal accessories, and leather goods. Tiffany is known for its luxury goods, particularly its diamond and sterling silver jewelry. It markets itself as an arbiter of taste and style. These goods are sold at Tiffany stores, and through direct-mail and corporate merchandising. Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 by the jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany and became famous in the early 20th century under the artistic direction of his son Louis Comfort Tiffany. In 2018 net sales totaled US$4.44 billion. In 2019 Tiffany operated 326 stores globally in countries such as the United States, Japan, and Canada, as well as Europe, the Latin America and Pacific Asia regions. LVMH purchased Tiffany & Co for $15.8 billion in January 2021.

Total Jobs:

Total Experts:

Average Pay:

$129,000

Total value of jobs:

$1,290,000

% Masters:

26%

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