Senior/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer at Freeform

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, 3D PrintingIndustries

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

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
Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies using first-principles analysis and a data-driven approach
Act as a force multiplier for R&D teams, bridging development and operations to maximize efficiency and velocity
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers to co-develop factory solutions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the full post-processing workflow

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

3D Printing

Automation

Process Optimization

Hardware Development

Tooling Design

First-Principles Analysis

Data-Driven Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Software Integration

Controls Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Freeform

3D metal printing for manufacturing solutions

About Freeform

Freeform Future Corp specializes in 3D metal printing technology aimed at the manufacturing industry. Their process allows for the production of metal parts at a significantly reduced cost and time compared to traditional manufacturing methods. This technology serves a diverse clientele, from small businesses to large corporations, by simplifying the metal printing process and making it accessible to various industries. What sets Freeform apart from its competitors is its focus on speed and cost efficiency, enabling clients to produce parts quickly and affordably. The company's goal is to transform the manufacturing landscape by providing a reliable and efficient solution for metal parts production.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$57.4MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Relocation Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Significant Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Risks

Emerging competition from companies like Desktop Metal threatens market share.

Potential patent disputes with companies aggressively protecting intellectual property.

Supply chain vulnerabilities in metal powders could disrupt production.

Differentiation

Freeform offers software-defined, self-sufficient metal 3D printing factories globally.

Their technology combines advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning.

Freeform provides digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speeds and costs.

Upsides

Increased adoption of digital twins enhances 3D printing integration in manufacturing.

On-demand manufacturing services create opportunities for flexible, customized 3D printing solutions.

AI-driven design optimization enables production of complex, lightweight metal parts.

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