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Director, Additive Manufacturing

The Ohio State University
Columbus Campus Posted Nov 6, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Director, Additive Manufacturing

Department: Engineering | Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence

The Director, Additive Manufacturing develops and leads additive manufacturing research and development efforts for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME); integrates multidisciplinary fundamental and applied research opportunities with College of Engineering faculty and staff, as well as other OSU faculty and CDME staff; establishes priorities and supervises full-time staff and student employees (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches to foster development, evaluates performance); responsible for ensuring sufficient funding is in place to support position and entire additive manufacturing division; participates in preparation of research and industry proposals; collaborates with research and industry partners to ensure projects are completed in accordance with project milestones, deliverable requirements and within the cost and schedule agreed upon during project scoping; serves as collaborator on research grants and industry-funded contracts appropriate to CDME; coordinates and conducts various sponsored research and industry projects; utilizes expertise and leadership in determining technical solutions for complex problems; prepares technical reports for submission to sponsoring agencies; writes journal and conference articles; presents research progress to sponsors and presents research results at conferences and symposia; collaborates with CDME, CoE & OSU marketing and communications personnel to promote the skills and equipment of the additive manufacturing division; supports professional development and student program activities of CDME in area of expertise; performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Additional Information: This position will require access to export controlled data and work in an export-controlled facility. Eligibility for this position is restricted to “U.S. persons” as defined in U.S. export control regulations. “U.S. persons” include: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as “protected individuals” pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

Qualifications

Education Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field

Desired:

  • Master’s Degree

  • Major: Material Science & Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field

Experience Required:

  • 5 years’ experience in a professional research environment with experience proposal writing and customer engagement; considerable experience in a R & D setting (i.e., planning and conducting R & D projects/programs in terms of technical and managerial functions)

Desired:

  • Experience in a progressively responsible supervisory capacity over direct reports or processes is highly desired; university Principal Investigator status highly desired

  • The target hiring range for this job profile is $111,100 - $145,250. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location

Research Center (0073)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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