Production Development Supervisor (2nd Shift) - Metal 3D Printing
Overview
Lead a team of technicians and machinists to execute high-volume post-processing operations for complex metal 3D printed parts. Develop and scale production processes while mentoring staff and ensuring performance collaboration and alignment. Operate in a fast-paced dynamic environment where schedules evolve quickly and quality safety and reliability are critical. Requires strong people leadership hands-on manufacturing experience and technical depth to develop document and improve production processes in close partnership with manufacturing and process development teams.
What You'll Do10
- 1Lead and supervise a team of technicians machinists and fabricators responsible for complex post-processing and machining operations
- 2Set daily and weekly work assignments to meet tight schedules while adapting to changing priorities
- 3Provide coaching training and performance feedback to direct reports focusing on skills development and career growth
- 4Own the development documentation and continuous refinement of production processes defining how work gets done
- 5Partner closely with engineering and process development to resolve build issues improve reliability throughput and first-pass yield
- 6Identify process gaps design trials to address them and drive implementation of validated improvements
- 7Manage shop metrics communicate status and risks to leadership and drive corrective actions as needed
- 8Maintain a clean organized and audit-ready shop environment while championing safety and efficiency
- 9Support equipment qualification calibration readiness and preventative maintenance programs
- 10Foster a culture of safety collaboration accountability and inclusivity within the shop and across partner teams
Requirements6
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 23-5 seasons of experience in operational leadership and team management within manufacturing
- 3Bachelor's degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited university or college
- 4Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- 5Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to document processes clearly and concisely
- 6Comfort working extended hours or overtime when needed to support critical milestones
Salary Insight
$95 - $130k per year
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