Manufacturing Engineer

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Somerville, MA
Mid level
3D Printing • Hardware • Other • Software • Design
Formlabs develops accessible Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer at Formlabs, you will collaborate with R&D teams to drive manufacturing readiness, support product design, and ensure process control and optimization. You will work cross-functionally on engineering and operational challenges and engage with global manufacturers to transition electromechanical systems from prototypes to mass production.
Summary Generated by Built In

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

Our passion is designing and building powerful 3D printing tools. Our manufacturing team is responsible for research and development of the manufacturing processes for all of Formlabs products. They work cross functionally with mechanical design, electrical, and materials teams.

If you’re excited to help us troubleshoot processes, ramp manufacturing, and launch products,  we want you as a Manufacturing Engineer.

 The Job:

  • Drive manufacturing technical readiness as a critical member of NPI teams; collaborating directly with R&D teams to drive results from early prototype phases through project completion. 
  • Drive DFM and DFA  in support of product, system, and process design.
  • Establish industrialization and production readiness while collaborating globally with Formlabs teams, Contract Manufacturers, and Suppliers.
  • Ensure critical product specifications are addressed through critical processes and corresponding process control points.
  • Collaborate cross functionally on complex engineering and operational challenges.
  • Drive process control and issue prevention; implementing tools, equipment and process methods to ensure reliability and quality. 
  • Drive optimization and continuous improvement using factory data to analyze process capabilities at Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers.

You:

  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally & domestically approximately 10-20%.
  • Experience in Design and Manufacturing Engineering roles for complex NPI product industrialization.
  • Experience with global contract manufacturers in bringing electromechanical systems from prototype to mass production.
  • Independent, self-starter with a strong ability to think strategically and execute tactically with persistent attention to detail.
  • Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; presenting at all business levels.
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering; mechanical, manufacturing mechatronics, systems, or related field. 

 Bonus: 

  • Have experience with data visualization and statistical analysis tools (SQL, Tableau, JMP, Minitab, etc) 
  • Utilization of program/project management communication tools such as JIRA and Asana.
  • Have a desire to deeply understand system level interactions of complex electro-mechanical products.
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T) to define and evaluate product quality

Our Perks & Benefits:

  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors 
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
  • And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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The Company
HQ: Somerville, MA
750 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and problem-solvers. Started out of MIT in 2011, Formlabs now employs over 700 people across offices in Germany, Japan, China and Somerville, Massachusetts. We're committed to bringing powerful and accessible fabrication tools into the creative hands of professionals around the world.

Why Work With Us

We’ve built a team 700+ strong across the world, and still counting. We look for people with an insatiable curiosity, a willingness to question the status quo, and a high capacity to get things done.

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Formlabs Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Building the 3D tools of the future is not an easy task. To reach this ambitious goal, we need to react fast, iterate, and make changes on the fly. Our teams observe a flexible hybrid, where we all aim to be in office 3 days/week when possible.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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