Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead

Agile Space Industries; Durango (CO); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 162.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stock option plan

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Agile Space Industries in Durango, CO seeks an experienced Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead to oversee LPBF production, drive process development, and lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Materials, and Quality for space-flight hardware.

The role emphasizes operational execution, technical leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with stock option eligibility and relocation support.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in manufacturing with 2+ years in management, preference for metal additive manufacturing
• Aerospace or highly regulated production environment experience required
• Strong knowledge of metal LPBF processes and materials (Inconel, Titanium, Copper)
• Proven experience optimizing manufacturing flow and leading root cause analysis
• Leadership experience managing technical teams in prototyping or production
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specs

Aufgaben

• Own day-to-day LPBF production floor operations for safe, efficient execution
• Manage production schedules across prototype, development, qualification, and production programs
• Oversee machine setup, build execution, powder handling, post-processing workflows
• Ensure repeatable, high-quality production of printed propulsion components
• Maintain spare parts, consumables, gas supply, and inventory
• Drive equipment uptime, maintenance, and facility readiness
• Define and monitor operational KPIs (yield, throughput, cycle time, scrap)
• Partner with Design Engineering during DfAM reviews
• Facilitate AM process development and control of process parameters
• Lead root cause analysis for print failures and corrective actions
• Maintain configuration control of build files and AM processes
• Oversee downstream processes (heat treatment, HIP, machining, inspection)
• Define AM processes per aerospace standards

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing management

Aerospace experience

Process optimization

Team leadership

GD&T interpretation

Ausbildung

Bachelors in Mechanical/Materials/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

EOS LPBF

SLM Solutions LPBF

VELO3D LPBF

TRUMPF LPBF

Jobbeschreibung

Agile Space Industries in Durango, CO seeks an experienced Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead to oversee LPBF production, drive process development, and lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Materials, and Quality for space-flight hardware.

The role emphasizes operational execution, technical leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with stock option eligibility and relocation support.