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Divergent 3D is seeking a Manager of Additive Manufacturing Operations to own and scale the post-processing value stream that transforms additively manufactured parts into fully qualified material with validated properties. This role leads operations across part removal (bandsaw/EDM), media blast, heat treat, build plate resurfacing, and part inspection, building a disciplined, high-performing organization capable of delivering consistent, certifiable output at scale.
As the single point of accountability, you will ensure every part exiting the organization is fully inspected, qualified, and ready for downstream operations with zero defects escaping. You will establish objective metrics including internal escape rates and drive performance to world-class standards.
Key responsibilities include building, training, and developing a team of technicians and frontline leaders across all work centers, establishing rigorous training and qualification standards aligned with aerospace and defense expectations, and developing bench strength for succession planning.
You will deliver a step-change in process robustness across heat treat, media blast, build plate resurfacing, and inspection, ensuring strict adherence to AS9100, military standards, and all applicable certification requirements. You will implement standardized work, controls, audits, and documentation systems to ensure repeatable execution.
The role involves identifying and leading cost reduction initiatives across labor, equipment utilization, yield, and consumables, building a pipeline of high-impact improvements with clear ROI targets, and developing operational dashboards for data-driven decision-making.
You will develop and drive a multi-year roadmap for automation and capability expansion across all work centers, evaluate and integrate robotics and automation solutions, and lead initiatives such as media blast automation, build plate resurfacing equipment selection and commissioning, and onboarding capability for processing new materials and alloys.
Additionally, you will partner with the Factory Development Team on equipment selection, layout, and material/people flow design for future factory deployments, acting as the operational lead for scaling these work centers and driving readiness from early concept through full-rate production.
