Director Ge Additive Manufacturing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Job Location: Cabot, PA 16023
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Shift: Daylight
• Job Category: Management
• Additive Manufacturing Manager

• Oversee daily scheduling, capacity planning, and execution across all additive manufacturing systems.
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime, routine preventative maintenance, and timely calibration of printing and post-processing hardware.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality control protocols for design, pre-processing, printing, and post-processing steps (e heat treating, stress relief, machining, surface finishing).
• Manage raw material supply chains, inventory levels (powders, resins, filaments, consumables), and vendor relationships.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new AM technologies, equipment, software tools, and material systems to improve production capabilities.
• Lead Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) initiatives, collaborating with R&D and product engineering to redesign parts for light weighting, assembly consolidation, or customer performance.
• Optimize printing parameters and build layouts to maximize output density, reduce print failures, and minimize material waste.
• Lead and manage the schedules and activities of team members engaged in design, manufacturing, development, assembly, and/or inspection of product, ensuring all resources are utilized efficiently and goals are accomplished.
• Select, train and motivate personnel, set goals and support career development and provide regular performance evaluations and feedback.
• Provide guidance and support to engineers, technicians, and machine operators, make decisions regarding disciplinary action, ensure adherence to safety and quality protocols, company policies and best practices.

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
  • 5 + years of hands‑on experience in additive manufacturing environments (preferably both polymer and metal systems)
  • 3+ years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience in a production or advanced engineering role
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, company capabilities and customer needs.
  • Deep understanding of material properties (polymers, titanium, nickel superalloys, stainless steel, aluminum) and their behavior during processing and thermal cycles.
  • Competent in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF / DMLS / SLM), Thermal treatment, EDM wire‑cutting, CNC machining, bead blasting and chemical smoothing
  • Demonstrated track record of scaling AM from prototyping/R&D into production‑level volume.
  • Knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001 / AS9100/ ISO 13485, ASTM F42 standards, GD&T, metallurgical testing)
  • Ability to keep up to date with new developments and technologies
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills
  • Strong project management, problem‑solving, trouble‑shooting skills and attention to detail
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and able to quickly learn and use computer software effectively (CAD/CAM, SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, HRIS), Slicing and Build Prep (Materialise Magics, nTop), CAD file validation).
  • Strong ability to professionally communicate using both verbal and written skills.

Penn United offers an array of excellent benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well‑being of our employee‑owners including:

• Competitive starting wage
• Opportunity for two pay increases during your first year

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage beginning on your first day
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hearing Aid Coverage

• ESOP: 5% company‑paid contribution to Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k): 3% company‑paid contribution
• 401(k): 50% company match up to the first 6% you contribute

• Monthly Profit-Sharing Program

• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during your first year
• 9 Paid Holidays

• Group Term Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability (after 6 months)
• Voluntary Benefits Package

• On-site company cafeteria
• Temperature-controlled facilities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Years of Service Recognition Awards

Since 1971, Penn United Technologies has been a leading advanced contract manufacturer providing precision-engineered solutions for customers with complex manufacturing needs. We serve a diverse range of industries including aerospace and defense, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and consumer products. Our capabilities span Engineering, Precision Machining & Grinding, Stamping, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing and more-supporting products that impact lives around the world every day. At Penn United Technologies, quality, innovation, and employee ownership are at the heart of everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability