1d ago
Additive Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Falls Church, Virginia
✨ $150k-$200k / yearest.
full-timeseniormanufacturing
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll lead both strategic direction and day-to-day execution of our additive manufacturing operations. Your core impact is guiding production while advancing next-generation processes, systems, and capabilities. This role stands out because it blends leadership, technical expertise, and operational ownership in a startup scaling a cutting-edge 3D printing operation.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Lead and develop a team of LFAM/FDM technicians, promoting safety and improvement.
- Own print processes and optimization including parameters, toolpaths, and quality.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions quickly.
- Manage capacity planning, scheduling, and staffing in coordination with HR.
📋 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 7-10+ years of manufacturing experience including hands-on additive manufacturing.
- Expertise in extrusion-based printing including toolpaths and parameter optimization.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams in fast-paced or startup environments.
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with large-format additive systems (e.g., CEAD, Caracol, Thermwood).
- Knowledge of automation, robotics, and smart factory systems (MES, ERP, IoT).
- Lean, Six Sigma, or similar experience driving yield improvement.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🚀 Cutting-edge technology working with large-format additive manufacturing.
- 🤝 Startup environment with leadership and growth opportunities.
- 🏭 Full-scale production facility launched in 2026.
📨 Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks · AI estimate
- 1Phone Screen· 30 min
- 2Technical Interview· 60 min
- 3Offer· 30 min
🚩 Heads Up
- Experience level (Senior) but requirement states 7-10+ years (more like lead/manager).
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