Formlabs · 3 months ago
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expFormlabs is a company focused on reinventing the 3D printing industry by building powerful 3D printing tools. They are seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for supporting global manufacturing and ensuring the technical readiness of new products, while addressing production challenges and enhancing manufacturing processes.
3D Printing3D TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the activities of a team of manufacturing engineering professionals responsible for supporting an extended team of global manufacturing, supply chain, quality professionals
Ongoing sustainment of manufacturing lines at our contract manufacturers + transition into production and support
Characterize process & product failures on our manufacturing line, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and mistake-proofing at suppliers and contract manufacturers for component/module/product new builds and refurbishments
Own manufacturing process (e.g. assembly, printer calibration, verification testing, etc.) control and issue prevention; implementing tools, equipment and process methods to ensure industry-leading reliability, quality, and yield
Drive team collaboration and support across projects/programs as a player coach on complex engineering and operational challenges
Own manufacturing technical readiness as a critical member of our cross-functional NPI teams, with specific emphasis on manufacturing return of experience, producibility, cost effectiveness, industrialization; negotiate conflicting requirements, identify lessons-learned and DFM/DFA/DFSS opportunities and share/escalate to upstream design engineers and downstream sustaining engineers
Manage the details of transition into manufacturing or industrialization, including resolution of first article inspections (FAI) and product/fixture assembly issues; drive maturity of manufacturing readiness; secure mass production capacity, throughput, yield, and process capability
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in engineering; mechanical, manufacturing engineering, aerospace, industrial, or related/equivalent field
3+ years experience in an engineering management or engineering team leadership role
5+ years of technical skills, preferably experience in manufacturing engineering roles for complex electro-mechanical product industrialization at scale, including machined, sheet metal, injection molded, PCBA, linear motors, LCD, cables, and plastic components
Experience with remotely managed NPI and contract manufacturers, including transitioning high accuracy products from prototype to mass production
Expertise in production quality metrics, GD&T, and process/equipment qualification procedures
Proficient in methods for statistical analysis (e.g. DOE, comparison testing, Gage R&R), structured problem solving (e.g. A3, 8D, DMAIC), fault-tree), and process control (e.g. statistical process control, process capability Cp/Cpk)
Willing to work onsite, in a fast paced environment, and occasionally coordinate with colleagues in different time zones during late evening local hours
Travel to vendors, suppliers, and production facilities (mostly in China) from time to time (~10-20%)
Preferred
Experience with Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP product development process & life cycle
A Six Sigma Black Green/Black Belt certified professional who can still apply and teach the problem solving and statistical body of knowledge
Have experience with data analysis tools (JMP, Minitab) and data visualization tool (Tableau, Power Bi, SQL, etc.)
On Shape of Solidworks CAD modeling skills
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
Company
Formlabs
Formlabs develops and manufactures 3D printers and software for the industrial sector.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$253.7MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundVintage Investment PartnersNew Enterprise Associates
2021-05-19Series E· $150M
2019-01-01Series Unknown
2018-08-01Series D· $15M
Leadership Team
Maxim Lobovsky
Co-founder and CEO
Daniel O'Shaughnessy
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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