I feel like most, if not all mechanical engineering grads could 3D model something in a CAD system based on a few sketches or clearly written requirements. I ha

I feel like most, if not all mechanical engineering grads could 3D model something in a CAD system based on a few sketches or clearly written requirements. I had to do it as an undergrad (studied manufacturing). Running a proper CAD system (CATIA, NX, ProEngineer, Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc) is a basic requirement of many traditional engineering jobs. As for 'additive manufacturing engineer', I don't see that title coming up soon. What are commonly known around here as "3D printers" are more often called "rapid prototypers" in industry. That's about all they're used for-prototyping, not production. Additive processes such as fused deposition modeling aren't able to reach (note even close for the most part) the throughput and detail abilities that other process using the same materials are, such as injection molding or rotomolding. If a company was using 3D printers to make a product they were selling to customers, they are best off selling it for a very high price and making relatively few of them. Otherwise, if they need low per unit costs or large throughputs, there are other ways to make what they need to sell.