Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead

ADDMAN Group; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ADDMAN Group in Statesville, North Carolina, seeks an operations leader to drive aerospace additive manufacturing initiatives and grow the production team on the shop floor. The role focuses on safety, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sales, and program management.

The position requires a proactive leader with strong organizational skills and a background in additive manufacturing, capable of implementing AS9100 readiness and MES/ERP integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous additive manufacturing experience.
• ITAR compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety leadership

Strong leadership

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Cross-functional

Project scheduling

English communication

Self-motivated

Independent worker

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

Job description

ADDMAN Group in Statesville, North Carolina, seeks an operations leader to drive aerospace additive manufacturing initiatives and grow the production team on the shop floor. The role focuses on safety, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sales, and program management.

The position requires a proactive leader with strong organizational skills and a background in additive manufacturing, capable of implementing AS9100 readiness and MES/ERP integration.