Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer
Core
Lead design and implementation of novel factory technologies to automate post-print operations and accelerate part delivery in a high-throughput metal 3D printing factory.
Role type
Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer (Hardware & Automation)
Builds
Automated post-processing systems, factory tooling, and scalable manufacturing workflows for metal additive manufacturing
Domain
Metal additive manufacturing, industrial automation, hardware engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical/Aerospace engineering, hardware development, manufacturing engineering, process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, factory infrastructure management, metal additive manufacturing processes, CNC machining, ERP/MRP systems, data analysis
Preferred skills
Technical leadership, factory buildout experience, production line deployment, automation systems integration, post-processing operations (machining, heat treat, inspection), OSHA/EHS standards
Technologies
Oracle, NetSuite, Excel
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable systems to automate post-print operations and reduce lead time; Lead development and integration of new manufacturing hardware and tooling; Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies using first-principles analysis; Act as a force multiplier for R&D teams bridging development and operations; Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers; Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the full post-processing workflow
Seniority
Senior/Lead, hands-on IC with leadership potential