Additive Production Manager

ADDMAN Engineering • Statesville, NC

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About The Position

As the operations leader at ADDMAN, the Additive Production Manager leads and grows the additive production team and supports aerospace and additive manufacturing operations. The position is subject to ITAR requirements, which require U.S. person status. The role oversees production scheduling, facilities and machine maintenance, quality functions, and coordination with engineering, sales, program management, vendors, company leadership, and machine OEMs. It also supports the procurement and implementation of additional production capabilities and an additive manufacturing execution system.

The position requires a commitment to workplace safety, adherence to company policies and hazardous-waste disposal procedures, and regular, punctual attendance. Duties may change as business needs evolve. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• U.S. person status is required due to ITAR requirements.
• Commitment to a safety culture in which safety is the first consideration before starting any task.
• Strong leadership characteristics.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and logistical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently, with a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to support the business and ensure quality products are delivered on time.
• Computer aptitude, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be a team player and willing to learn new skills and concepts.
• Previous additive manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of machining and other post-process operations.
• Previous supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation; duties regularly require talking and hearing and frequently require standing, walking, handling or feeling with the hands, and reaching with the hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous aerospace experience.
• Experience with ERP, MES, and QMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve a safe working environment on the shop floor and surrounding areas.
• Lead the production team responsible for printing.
• Schedule production assets and coordinate with engineering, sales, and program management to provide time estimates for prospective and ongoing work.
• Coordinate external vendor and site operations with the program management team.
• Collaborate with engineering to source and maintain powder and consumable inventory.
• Develop and own the machine and facility maintenance plan.
• Work with engineering, company leadership, and machine OEMs to procure and install additional capacity and capabilities, including CNC 5-axis machining, heat treatment, and coatings.
• Lead and grow the quality organization and ensure preparedness for AS9100 audits.
• Implement a QMS and ensure its integration with MES and ERP systems.
• Assist with assessment, procurement, and implementation of an additive MES system.
• Provide feedback to sales and engineering to support quotation and proposal development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and follow company policies and procedures.
• Follow standard safety policies and procedures and comply with hazardous-waste disposal procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed