AM Production Manager
Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
Have you got experience in FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and managing a production or technical team?
An award-winning UK additive manufacturing company is seeking an experienced FDM professional to lead its production function.
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the output, quality, and efficiency of FDM production.
You will manage a small team, oversee industrial FDM systems, and work closely with engineering and commercial teams to deliver time-critical manufacturing projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own day-to-day FDM production performance (throughput, quality, delivery)
- Lead and develop a team of FDM technicians
- Operate and maintain industrial FDM systems, including carbon fibre composite platforms
- Define and optimise print parameters, material profiles, and post-processing standards
- Support DFM and build strategy decisions with engineering
- Drive process improvements to reduce waste, downtime, and reprints
- Maintain production records and escalate issues proactively
- Support technical input into quoting complex FDM projects
Experience Required:
- Strong hands-on industrial FDM production experience
- Experience with carbon fibre composite systems
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Interested? Click apply below!
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