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Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead

Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead

Empire Additive SolutionsPoughkeepsie, NY, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the role

Own day-to-day production for a small, fast AM shop : schedule capacity, keep jobs moving from print to finish, and ship on time with clean documentation. You’ll build simple systems that scale and a team that can flex during peaks.

What you’ll do

  • Run the production calendar; commit only into available capacity.
  • Coordinate print cells (HP MJF / SLA), post-processing (blast, dye), inspection, and packing.
  • Standardize travelers, CTQs, and photo / evidence for every order.
  • Stand up practical SOPs and a light QMS (NCR / CAPA, recipe locks, golden parts).
  • Drive daily cadence (AM stand-up, PM status); escalate risks early with options.
  • Keep EHS tight (SDS, PPE, ventilation, wastewater logs) and the shop audit-ready.
  • Hire, coach, and cross-train operators / finishers; maintain a competency ladder.

You have

  • 5–10+ years running short-run manufacturing, AM / CNC, or similar cell-based ops.
  • Hands-on with one or more : MJF / SLS / SLA, blasting, dye / coatings, metrology, color checks.
  • Proof you’ve implemented SOPs / QMS without drowning the team in paperwork.
  • Calm, clear comms; you bring two viable options when a date is at risk.
  • Able to lift 40–50 lb and work safely around ESD / chemicals.

    • Success looks like

  • On-time delivery ≥97% by Month 6.
  • Cosmetic rework
  • 100% orders ship with photos + CTQs + CoC; zero audit holds.

    • Why join

  • Build a modern AM microfactory from the ground up—process, gear, team, the works.
  • Real ownership : stock options (standard 4-yr vest, 1-yr cliff) plus annual performance bonus.
  • Clear scoreboard : on-time, quality, and throughput drive both bonus and recognition.
  • Small, senior team → fast decisions, zero corporate sludge.
  • Hands-on role with visible impact on customers and revenue.

    • Comp & benefits

  • Base salary : $130,000–$150,000 (DOE).
  • Annual performance bonus : target 10–20% tied to on-time delivery, quality, and throughput.
  • Equity : stock options eligible; standard 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff (details at offer).

    • How to apply

    Apply here on LinkedIn or email your resume (or project list) —to josh@empireadditivesolutions.com

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