Additive Manufacturing Print Supervisor

Divergent•Long Beach, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Additive Manufacturing Print Supervisor, you will lead a team of highly trained technicians operating a growing fleet of Monolith LPBF additive manufacturing systems. You will own day-to-day print operations, improve equipment utilization, develop technical talent, and establish the operational discipline required to deliver consistent, certifiable production at scale. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-reliability, procedure-driven environments and knows how to build teams, enforce standards, solve complex problems, and continuously improve performance.

Requirements

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations in high-performance production environments.
Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing technical teams.
Experience using manufacturing data and operational metrics to drive strategic decision making and measurable business results.
Proven leadership in high-reliability, high-accountability environments
Demonstrated ability to build teams, enforce standards, and deliver results under pressure
High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement
Experience leading operations in complex technical environments
Familiarity with procedure-driven execution and qualification programs
Experience managing risk, driving root cause resolution, and improving system reliability
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Comfortable operating both on the floor and at the systems level
Effective communicator across technical and operational teams

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in metal additive manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing environments.
Experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) production systems.
Experience with aerospace manufacturing standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP.

Responsibilities

Lead daily print operations with accountability for safety, quality, throughput, and delivery.
Ensure build plates are executed in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and production requirements.
Establish objective performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across the print operation.
Identify operational risks and scheduling constraints before they impact production commitments.
Hire, train, coach, and develop a growing team of additive manufacturing technicians.
Establish rigorous training and qualification standards aligned with aerospace and defense requirements.
Build technical depth and bench strength across the organization.
Develop future technician leads and frontline leaders through structured coaching and development.
Establish and reinforce standardized work, procedures, audits, and documentation systems.
Ensure consistent execution across shifts, technicians, and equipment.
Identify gaps in processes and work instructions and partner with Engineering and Manufacturing Development to close them.
Foster a culture where technicians understand not only what to do, but why it matters.
Improve printer utilization, labor efficiency, yield, and consumable usage.
Identify constraints and opportunities across the print value stream.
Develop and execute a pipeline of high-impact improvement initiatives with measurable results.
Use data to prioritize investments and improvements based on operational impact and return.
Lead structured problem solving across equipment, process, material, and part-quality issues.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to identify root causes.
Implement corrective and preventive actions that improve long-term reliability and performance.
Translate lessons learned into improved processes, standards, and training.