Salary Confidential Position range in Travis County $53.20 - $92.03 Per hour Director of Engineering Cumberland Additive, Inc.

Occupation:

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Location:

Pflugerville, TX - 78660

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

07/13/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

07/16/2026

Expires:

08/06/2026

Agency Job ID:

1815322 Job #: 17039862 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 144 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Role and Responsibilities The candidate will lead the engineering organization for a top contract manufacturer in the additive manufacturing industry, primarily focused on laser powder bed fusion and turnkey manufacturing support for customer-designed components. The Director of Engineering is responsible for the strategic vision of the engineering team, aligning processes, tools, and innovation with the overall company growth plans. Due to the breadth of manufacturing scope we handle, this role requires considerable background knowledge in powder bed fusion, post-processing, heat treating, destructive and non-destructive testing, and finishing methods. The ideal candidate has experience in a production environment, balancing safety, quality, cost, execution, and innovation to create an environment for company success and sustainable growth. Excellent interpersonal skills are critical for properly communicating with customers and internal stakeholders. As a small business, this position requires the flexibility to seamlessly move from board room to production floor to address priorities. Key focus areas for this position include: Shaping the strategy of the company with input on industry trends and technology advancements Supporting business development by serving customers well with technical support Defining and optimizing engineering processes to enable consistent and efficient execution of work Promoting continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and quality output Solving problems as they arise with a collaborative approach Driving innovation through industry/academic partnerships, consortiums, and internal R D Engineering and Manufacturing Lead a team of Additive Manufacturing Engineers and Production Engineers through quoting, digital order loading, process definition, and technical support for production.

This scope includes:

Assess design for manufacturability, material selection, equipment selection, and design optimization Guide customers in the selection of materials Develop content and best practices for design and manufacturability by establishing design guidelines to ensure lessons learned and best practices are documented Create build files, layouts, and use cost estimation models Prepare bills of material (BOM) and routings in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system Lead and provide technical direction for technicians Provide "hands-on" support with printing and inspection equipment Manage acquisition of necessary capital, maintenance contracts, consumables, and software to support growth strategies Read and understand dimensional drawings, including GD&T Analyze and specify post-processing steps such as heat treatment, finish machining, and coatings Support and guide the root cause and corrective action (RCCA) process for technical issues Customer Programs Promote growth with key customers, new parts, and new industries by leading and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI). Focus technology and process development to enable high-volume production. Support the Project Management team in the following ways: Assist in assembling quotations in response to customer RFQ's Lead customer projects as the assigned project engineer Prepare project schedules to define project scope deliverables Lead and/or participate in regular customer meetings Monitor and manage project costs in respect to the established budget Anticipate problems and concerns relevant to project management and provide timely solutions Coordinate document submittals, approvals, distribution, and revision control Initiate purchase requisitions for tools, fixtures, operational equipment, and outside services Maintain a strong working relationship with the customer Occasional travel may be required to support project or program goals Engineering Technical Programs / R D Lead advanced technical engineering programs (material/product/process development) Lead statistical process control initiatives Lead operational and supply chain cost reduction and optimization projects Provide guidance on facility improvements, equipment selection, and in-sourcing Qualifications and Education Requirements Engineering degree in a related discipline (additive manufacturing, mechanical, metallurgical, etc.) Minimum 12 years of experience in a production environment, including additive manufacturing, CNC machining, heat treating, and/or other metal fabrications technologies. Prior experience must include technical roles and senior-level decision making roles with budget control. Experience with the following software: CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Catia), Build Preparation/Slice software (e.g. Materialise Magics, 3DExpert), Microsoft Office Suite This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Preferred Additional Qualifications and Education Masters or PhD in additive manufacturing or related engineering discipline Previous experience working for a Contract Manufacturer in laser powder bed fusion Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Revision D For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

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