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.