Job Opportunity: Additive Manufacturing Engineering Manager with Formative 3D in Falls Church, VA Are you a hands‑on leader with deep expertise in large‑format additive manufacturing and extrusion‑based processes? Do you enjoy building teams, optimizing production systems, and solving complex print challenges in real time? Are you excited to help scale a cutting‑edge 3D printing operation and shape the future of manufacturing? If you answered yes, we want to speak with you! As the Additive Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead both the strategic direction and day‑to‑day execution of our additive manufacturing operations. This role blends leadership, technical expertise, and operational ownership—guiding production while advancing the next generation of processes, systems, and capabilities. You’ll work closely across engineering, production, and leadership teams to ensure efficient, scalable manufacturing while driving continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop a team of LFAM/FDM technicians, promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Own print processes and optimization, including parameters, material flow, toolpaths, and part quality.Troubleshoot production issues (e.g., delamination, warping, equipment faults) and implement corrective actions quickly.Partner with Production to streamline post-processing and assembly workflows.Manage capacity planning, scheduling, and staffing in coordination with HR.Collaborate with Engineering and R&D on new materials, processes, and finishing methods.Drive automation and smart factory initiatives across the facility.Report to leadership on KPIs, timelines, resource use, and risks.Establish and maintain SOPs, ensuring quality, safety, and accurate documentation.Coach and develop team members through performance management and career growth planning.
