Head of Daily Operations – Additive Manufacturing / SLS (100%)

We are an innovative, future-oriented company in the field of additive manufacturing. Using state-of-the-art technologies, we set standards in the production of high-end components. To strengthen our production team, we are looking for a strong-willed and technically proficient personality as of immediately / by arrangement as:

Head of Daily Operations – Additive Manufacturing / SLS (100%)

Your tasks

• Operative leadership: You manage the daily production business in the area of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Team leadership: You lead, motivate, and develop your team of currently 8 employees in production and rework.
• Work preparation & CAD: You check incoming customer data, prepare 3D models for printing, and optimize component placement (nesting).
• Process and quality management: You monitor powder quality, control machine run times, and continuously optimize production processes.
• Interface: You work closely with management and sales to realize customer projects with technical perfection.

Your profile

• Education: Technical basic training (e.g., polymechanic, designer, plastics technician) with further training as a Techniker HF, Industriemeister, or sound experience in additive manufacturing.
• CAD knowledge: Sound and practically proven knowledge in handling CAD software as well as ideally with data preparation tools for 3D printing (e.g., Materialise Magics).
• Leadership experience: Demonstrable experience in the personnel leadership of teams (ideally approx. 5–10 people).
• Technical know-how: Deep understanding of the SLS process, material properties (e.g., polyamides), and the post-processing steps.
• Personality: Structured, solution-oriented way of working, assertiveness, and high communication competence.

Our offer

• Technology: A state-of-the-art machine park and an innovative working environment at the pulse of time.
• Responsibility: Great scope for action in designing and optimizing daily production processes.
• Culture: Flat hierarchies, a collegial team, and short decision-making paths.
• Benefits: Attractive employment conditions, [e.g., flexible working hours, further training opportunities]