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Freeform · 4 months ago

Manufacturing Engineer (New Grad January 2026)

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$90K/yr - $95K/yr

Freeformfuturecorp is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work with a talented engineering team to develop and refine processes for high-performance metal 3D printed parts, focusing on optimizing production operations and supporting the transition from R&D to manufacturing.

3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Work closely with engineers to design and implement scalable manufacturing processes for new hardware and printed parts

Support part flow through the factory by improving fixturing, test procedures, and post-processing steps

Develop lightweight documentation and process standards to support scaling production without slowing engineering iteration

Build and iterate on tooling, jigs, and test setups to support reliable, high-throughput production

Help identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in how parts, materials, and data move through the factory, and work with cross-functional teams to improve them

Support early production of high-performance printed parts, helping bridge the gap between R&D and high-rate manufacturing

Contribute to CNC machining workflows, including programming, setup, and optimization of multi-axis operations for post-processing of printed parts

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCNC MachiningMetal Additive ManufacturingProcess DevelopmentCommunicationProblem-Solving MindsetTeam CollaborationHands-on Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college

Hands on manufacturing or build experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar

Experience working with hand tools, machinery, or complex hardware assembly

Preferred

Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering

Experience with CNC machining, including 3 or 5-axis programming and/or setup

Experience with metal additive manufacturing or precision post-processing

Exposure to fixturing, DFM, or process validation

Experience scaling early-stage R&D into production

Familiarity with MRP/ERP tools and lightweight production tracking systems

Familiarity with manufacturing process development in a fast-paced hardware environment

Ability to translate high-level engineering goals into practical factory processes

Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it)

Strong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively seeks support when needed

Willing to take ownership of tasks big and small, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset

Strong work ethic with a refuse-to-fail mindset

Demonstrated indicators of excellence and/or achieving success against adversity (i.e. top academic performance, leadership in engineering clubs, first-generation college student, or other examples of resilience and achievement)