AM Production Manager

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.

• 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 elevate issues proactively
• Support technical input into quoting complex FDM projects

• 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