Director of Manufacturing
Core
Overseeing all manufacturing operations including additive production, post-processing, materials management, quality control, and continuous improvement to drive operational excellence and scale from prototype to full production.
Role type
Director of Manufacturing (Additive Manufacturing)
Builds
Scalable additive manufacturing processes and production capacity for metal and polymer parts
Domain
Additive Manufacturing / Industrial Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Additive manufacturing (AM) process expertise, manufacturing strategy development, team leadership, quality compliance (ISO/AS), Lean/CI methodologies, capital equipment management, production planning, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Aerospace/medical device regulated environment experience, Six Sigma certification, ERP/MES systems proficiency
Technologies
SLS, MJF, DMLS/SLM, FDM, SLA, NetSuite, Odoo, Epicor, Dynamics
Responsibilities
Develop and execute manufacturing strategy aligned with company goals; Lead day-to-day operations across additive printing, post-processing, machining, finishing, and assembly; Manage and mentor a growing team of supervisors, technicians, and operators; Partner with Quality to maintain manufacturing readiness for audits and regulatory requirements; Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies; Evaluate and implement new AM technologies, software, and automation tools
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational scale