Additive Production Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the operations leader at ADDMAN you’ll be at the forefront of aerospace and additive manufacturing technologies. In this role you will be leading and growing our additive production team. This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and improve the safe working environment on the shop floor and its surrounding areas.
• Lead production team that is responsible for printing
• Own the scheduling of all production assets, interfacing with engineering, sales, and program management to provide time estimates for prospective and ongoing work.
• Work with program management team to coordinate external vendor/site operations into production.
• Collaborate with engineering to source and maintain powder and consumable inventory.
• Develop and own machine and facility maintenance plan.
• Work with engineering, company leadership, and machine OEMs to procure and install additional capacity and capabilities such as CNC 5-axis machining, heat treatment, and coatings.
• Lead and grow the quality organization, facilitate and ensure preparedness for AS9100 audits, implement QMS ensuring integration with MES and ERP systems.
• Assist with assessment, procurement, and implementation of an additive MES system.
• Provide feedback to sales and engineering to aid with quotation and proposal development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to a safety culture where safety is the first consideration before starting any task.
• Strong leadership characteristics
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Incredible organizational and logistical aptitude
• Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities to exceed customer expectations
• Works independently, strong work ethic, is self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to support the core business, ensuring quality products are delivered on time
• Computer aptitude (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
• Must be a team player and willing to learn new skills and concepts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent industry experience
• Previous additive manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of machining and other post-process operations.
• Previous aerospace experience
• Previous supervisory responsibilities
• Experience with ERP, MES, and QMS systems

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This role is in an automated manufacturing environment at our Thousand Oaks, CA location

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to accomplish the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

• Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

ADDMAN Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ADDMAN Engineering reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.