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How much do additive manufacturing metallurgy jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for additive manufacturing metallurgy in the United States is $21.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Additive Manufacturing Metallurgy vs Welding Technician?

AspectAdditive Manufacturing MetallurgyWelding Technician
Required CredentialsMaterial science degrees, certifications in metallurgy or additive manufacturingWelding certifications (e.g., AWS), technical diplomas
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing facilities, specialized additive manufacturing equipmentConstruction sites, manufacturing plants, welding stations
Industry Usage Aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturingConstruction, industrial fabrication, maintenance

While both roles involve working with metals, Additive Manufacturing Metallurgy focuses on developing and optimizing metal materials for 3D printing processes, whereas Welding Technicians specialize in joining metals through welding techniques. The roles differ in their focus, certifications, and work environments, but both are essential in metal fabrication industries.

What is additive manufacturing metallurgy?

Additive manufacturing metallurgy is the study and application of metal materials and processes in 3D printing technologies. It involves understanding how metals behave during the layer-by-layer fabrication process, how to optimize material properties, and how to address defects such as porosity or cracking. Specialists in this field work to develop new alloys and refine printing parameters to produce high-quality, reliable metal parts for industries like aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.

What are some common collaboration points between Additive Manufacturing Metallurgy specialists and other engineering teams?

Additive Manufacturing Metallurgy specialists regularly collaborate with design engineers, quality assurance teams, and production staff to ensure that metal parts meet both design specifications and material performance standards. They work closely with design engineers during the development phase to optimize part geometry for additive processes, and with quality teams to analyze test results and refine process parameters. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as metallurgists often provide guidance on material selection and post-processing techniques, ensuring seamless integration from concept through production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Additive Manufacturing Metallurgy, and why are they important?

To excel in Additive Manufacturing Metallurgy, a strong background in materials science, metallurgy, and engineering principles, often supported by a relevant degree, is essential. Familiarity with 3D printing technologies, CAD software, metal powder characterization tools, and industry certifications like AM certifications are typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and troubleshooting production issues. These competencies are crucial for ensuring material performance, process optimization, and the successful implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques.
Infographic showing various Additive Manufacturing Metallurgy job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,969 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Regional Head of Additive Manufacturing

Constellium

Muscle Shoals, AL

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Constellium rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary: The Regional Head of Additive Manufacturing will drive the growth of Constellium's recent additive manufacturing activity in North America. Maximize value creation for the company by developing and executing a strategic plan and roadmap for the business in that region.  Also act as an inspirational and transformational leader for the whole team, ensuring excellent teamwork with European counterpart to achieve ambitious targets.


Responsibilities

  • Understand how the aluminum additive manufacturing market is structured/being structured. Define the best positioning of Constellium in that market to maximize value creation for the company by developing and executing a strategic plan and roadmap for the business in NA.
  • Fully manage the P&L statement of the activity in that region. Grow the topline and control costs to ensure activity's sustainable profitability.
  • Maintain and grow, together with the team, strong collaborations with a selected network of key customers, suppliers, academic partners and other stakeholders including governmental entities (DoW, NASA, NIST), America Makes, ASTM, SAE, etc.   
  • Lead key negotiations with customers and suppliers.
  • As part of the larger business strategy, define and execute the marketing and communication strategy (e.g. articles, participation in conferences, trade shows etc.) required to promote our activity in NA.
  • Act as an inspirational and transformational leader for the team, ensuring excellent teamwork with European counterparts to achieve ambitious targets.
  • Work collectively with other Constellium business units when it comes to joint customers.
  • Assist the team in identifying unmet customer needs, monitoring competition and competing products, defining our roadmap for new product development.

Qualifications

  • Due to the nature of our work with U.S. defense and government customers, this role is restricted to U.S. citizens in accordance with applicable export control laws and regulations.
  • Masters-level technical degree (Engineering, Technology, Materials, Metallurgy) completed by an MBA or equivalent. OR Masters' business degree, ideally preceded by a technical degree.
  • Established experience in Additive Manufacturing or the Aluminum industry or end market customer experience (i.e. Defense, Space, Aviation, Motorsports).
  • 10 years of experience minimum in a related technical domain, ideally Additive Manufacturing and/or Aluminum application.
  • Very good knowledge of Defense and Space customers and markets is key.
  • Experience with collaborative programs including America Makes, ASTM, SAE etc. is a plus.
  • Experience in dealing/negotiating with large customers (e.g. Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, General Atomics, Boeing, SpaceX).
  • Strong and demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Experience in managing a P&L statement.
  • Strategic thinking: ability to develop / articulate a clear vision for a business, ability to influence and align the team around the strategic vision and ability to synthesize complex information. 
  • Strong Change Management skills and ability to lead teams through uncertainty.
  • English (native language) is a must. A good command of some French is a plus.

About Constellium
Constellium is a global leader of advanced aluminum products and solutions for a range of applications, leading to 2025 sales $8.4 billion.

Constellium headquarters are in Baltimore (US), Paris (France) and Zurich (Switzerland) and operates across 24 manufacturing sites in North America and Europe (11,500 employees).

Constellium drives the innovation through its world-class R&D centers in France, US and UK.

More recently, Constellium has built an Additive Manufacturing entity to design, develop, produce and commercialize customized aluminum powder (Aheadd alloys including flagship Aheadd CP1 powder SAE AMS 7074) for high performance applications in key markets such as aviation, satellites, defense, automotive & motor sport. Constellium is a proud member of America Makes.

Constellium is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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