Additive Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of LFAM/FDM technicians, promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Own print processes and optimization, including parameters, material flow, toolpaths, and part quality.
• Troubleshoot production issues (e.g., delamination, warping, equipment faults) and implement corrective actions quickly.
• Partner with Production to streamline post-processing and assembly workflows.
• Manage capacity planning, scheduling, and staffing in coordination with HR.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D on new materials, processes, and finishing methods.
• Drive automation and smart factory initiatives across the facility.
• Report to leadership on KPIs, timelines, resource use, and risks.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, ensuring quality, safety, and accurate documentation.
• Coach and develop team members through performance management and career growth planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of manufacturing experience, including hands-on additive manufacturing (LFAM and/or FDM).
• Expertise in extrusion-based printing, including toolpaths, parameter optimization, and pellet/filament material handling.
• Experience with large-format additive systems (e.g., CEAD, Caracol, Thermwood) preferred.
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, and smart factory systems (MES, ERP, IoT).
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar experience driving yield improvement, scrap reduction, and cycle time efficiency.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams in fast-paced or startup environments.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment and use PPE as required.