Freeform
Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$200kDetected 13 days ago
Data AnalysisExcelLogisticsERPHardware DesignPower ElectronicsLeadershipCollaborationNetSuiteOSHA
About the role
- This role blends deep technical engineering development with hands-on manufacturing implementation.
- You will apply first-principles thinking to streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and pioneer scalable, robust processes for the world's first high-throughput metal 3D printing factory.
- This is a high-impact, cross-functional role with opportunities for leadership and growth.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable systems and processes to automate post-print operations, reduce lead time, and enable factory throughput expansion
- Lead development and integration of new manufacturing hardware and tooling to support next-generation factory architecture
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers to co-develop factory solutions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the full post-processing workflow
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience in engineering development or manufacturing engineering
- Experience in a fast-paced hardware development or manufacturing environment
Nice to have
- 8+ years of experience in hardware or manufacturing development roles
- Technical leadership experience
- Prior experience leading factory buildouts, production line deployment, or automation systems integration
- Background in post-processing operations (machining, heat treat, inspection, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with factory infrastructure: power systems, industrial gases, material logistics
- Familiarity with metal additive manufacturing, CNC machining, casting, or similar complex metal manufacturing processes
- ERP/MRP experience (Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
- Strong Excel/data analysis capabilities
Compensation
- Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
Benefits
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
- Significant stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
- Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
- Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
- In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000.
Company info
- We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
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