Additive Manufacturing Program Manager

Additive Manufacturing Program Manager – Lead the operation, adoption, and growth of a newly established Additive Manufacturing Centre serving EMEA.

Location: Lohne, DE and Dinklage, DE
Department: Operations/Production/Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full‑time
Shift: On site

Scope

Lead the operation, adoption, and growth of a newly established Additive Manufacturing Centre serving EMEA.

Key Focus

Serve as the face of additive manufacturing across the EMEA manufacturing network, building awareness, driving adoption, developing opportunities, and converting ideas into measurable business value. Success depends on leadership, stakeholder engagement, programme management, business development, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence and inspire others.

Position Summary

The Additive Manufacturing (AM) Program Manager is responsible for the governance and execution of digital part management across the organization, ensuring standardization, efficiency, and data integrity while enabling scalable print‑on‑demand and digital inventory solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Department Development
  • Define workflows, roles, and operating procedures for AM part management and support activities.
  • Support the setup and scaling of the AM department as an operational manufacturing and service facility.
  • Establish intake, prioritization, and execution models aligned with plant and business needs.
  • Partner with IT and Procurement leaders to define capacity planning, support models, and performance expectations.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, tooling, maintenance, site operations, procurement, and the AM technical team to support part rollout, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and deliver training on catalog access and navigation, usage protocols, digital file expectations and governance.
• Vendor Engagement and Procurement
  • Support vendor engagement and procurement processes as required.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of the internal parts management system.
  • Track, analyze, and report cost savings metrics across plants and divisions.
• Core Processes
  • Own and continuously improve core processes related to part request intake and coordination, part number creation within enterprise systems, catalog onboarding of new parts, ongoing catalog integrity, and compliance with internal Additive Manufacturing policies and standards.
  • Act as the primary reviewer and gatekeeper for all new part requests: prevent duplication of designs and redirect stakeholders to existing optimized AM solutions.
  • Support and evolve inventory strategies leveraging print‑on‑demand manufacturing and digital inventory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing operations, engineering, supply chain, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes and part lifecycle management.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing complex datasets.
• Self‑starter with strong time‑management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and drive practical, efficient solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to maintaining standards, accuracy, and process discipline.

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy, completeness, and integrity of digital catalog data.
• Reduction in duplicate part requests and redundant designs.
• Turnaround time for part approvals and request resolution.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with catalog usability and support processes.
• Improvement in overall system efficiency and project throughput.
• Effectiveness and transparency of cost savings tracking and reporting.