Additive Manufacturing Equipment & Process Manager

About the role

The AM Equipment & Process Manager owns Vulcanforms' laser powder bed fusion platform end-to-end — from machine health and vendor relationships to process parameter development and production build management. This is a manager role at the intersection of equipment ownership, people leadership, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the LPBF equipment fleet, including maintenance scheduling, performance monitoring, and lifecycle planning
• Directly manage a team of machine operators and maintenance technicians, including contractors and external service personnel
• Lead process parameter development across relevant alloy systems, from initial development through qualification and production release
• Drive new product development on the LPBF platform — collaborating with engineering and design teams to translate part requirements into qualified, production-ready processes
• Manage production build planning and execution, coordinating with internal teams on scheduling, powder inventory, and shared equipment
• Serve as primary point of contact for equipment and powder suppliers — managing vendor relationships, service contracts, and procurement
• Drive continuous improvement in yield, build quality, and machine utilization
• Document and maintain process standards, SOPs, and build record

Requirements

• STEM degree (Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field)
• 5+ years of direct LPBF experience, with demonstrated expertise in process parameter development and new product introduction
• Hands-on experience developing and qualifying parts in high-performance alloy systems
• Prior experience managing or leading technical teams, including contractors or external vendors
• Experience with vendor management and production operations in a manufacturing environment
• Strong cross-functional communicator able to align engineering, operations, and external partners

Qualifications

• Not specified

Skills

• Not specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $152,821.00 to $210,129.00.

Schedule

Not specified