Additive Manufacturing Print Supervisor

Responsibilities

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.

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.
Use data to prioritize investments and improvements based on operational impact and return.
Implement corrective and preventive actions that improve long-term reliability and performance.

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.

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.

Demonstrated ability to build teams, enforce standards, and deliver results under pressure
High ownership mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement
Operational & Technical Experience
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
Execution Skills

Build technical depth and bench strength across the organization.
Develop future technician leads and frontline leaders through structured coaching and development.
Foster a culture where technicians understand not only what to do, but

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.

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.
Translate lessons learned into improved processes, standards, and training.

Experience using manufacturing data and operational metrics to drive strategic decision making and measurable business results.

Proven leadership in high-reliability, high-accountability environments