Additive Manufacturing Print Supervisor

Divergent

• $116K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in complex manufacturing operations
  • Proven leadership skills in technical team management
  • Experience with metrics-driven strategic decision making
  • Ability to comply with US export controls
  • Familiarity with additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily print operations focusing on safety and quality
  • Ensure compliance with print specifications and procedures
  • Establish and drive performance metrics for improvement
  • Identify production risks proactively
  • Hire and develop a skilled team of technicians
  • Implement standardized work and maintain documentation systems
  • Lead problem-solving initiatives across manufacturing processes

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity and performance-based bonuses
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays including a year-end shutdown
  • Comprehensive health benefits with multiple insurance options
  • Support for professional growth through learning reimbursements
  • Dynamic and collaborative workplace promoting innovation
Full Job Description
Purpose

As an Additive ManufacturingPrint 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.
The Role

Own Print Operations
  • 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.

Build & Lead a High-Performance Team
  • 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.

Drive Process Rigor
  • 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 Throughput, Utilization & Cost
  • 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.

Solve Complex Manufacturing Problems
  • 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.
Basic Qualifications
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.

Leadership Profile
  • 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

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
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable operating both on the floor and at the systems level
  • Effective communicator across technical and operational teams
Work Environment
  • Performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery
  • Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling of precision tools and materials.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. independently and 50 lbs. with assistance.
  • May involve crouching, climbing, confined spaces, or work at heights.
  • PPE (including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators as needed) and company uniform are required.
  • May occasionally require extended or weekend hours to meet production deadlines.
  • This role operates in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment where priorities can shift rapidly based on engineering changes, supply chain constraints, and program milestones. The environment demands tight cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and program teams to ensure daily execution aligns with long-term build plans.
  • Success in this environment requires hands-on engagement on the shop floor, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to anticipate and resolve scheduling risks before they impact key deliverables.
  • The culture emphasizes proactive communication, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive program timelines while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.


Pay Range

$116,420-$160,080 USD

What We Offer:
  • Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
  • Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
  • Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
  • Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

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