Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Markforged
Operations Engineering
4-5 days a week in office (Waltham, MA)
3D printing manufacturer
Open for applications
3D printing manufacturer
201-500 employees
Open for applications
4-5 days a week in office (Waltham, MA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To unlock the next 10x innovation in design and manufacturing.
Role
Who you are
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MS preferred
- 5+ years of experience in an electromechanical manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software
- Expertise in PLM software and complex data management
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; Hebrew proficiency is a plus
- Willingness to travel domestically and up to 15% internationally
- Technical troubleshooting skills with a focus on manufacturing processes
- Experience in writing technical documents and familiarity with database tools (JIRA is a plus)
- Knowledge of change control systems (EPDM, Github, ERP, and PLM systems)
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Fusion360, SolidWorks, Onshape, etc.)
- Experience with Linux-based PCs and some Python experience is a plus
- Tool design or tool making experience for production stamping, plastic injection mold, and/or die-cast tooling
- Proven track record of taking products from NPI to high volume production
- Passion for manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement
- Ability to independently lead cross-functional projects to completion
- Familiarity with developing testing methods for hardware/software integrated products
- Sharp analytical and mechanical mindset with a desire to apply them toward real-world manufacturing problems
- Experience with production best practices such as LEAN, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma
What the job involves
- As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on the Operations Engineering team, you will be responsible for driving Design for Manufacture (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives during the development and launch phases for NPI projects and other critical aspects throughout the phase gate process
- You will report to the Operations Implementation Engineering Manager, building a strong relationship with contract manufacturers (CM) and critical sub-tier suppliers while working closely with the operations teams and manufacturing, hardware, electrical and software engineering
- This role is critical to ensure Markforged devices are designed for high volume manufacturing
- Lead and manage critical aspects of domestic manufacturing operations and collaborate with international partners
- Develop and refine work and test instructions for safety, efficiency, and product quality
- Provide expert feedback on CAD drawings (Solidworks) and design specifications, focusing on manufacturability. Lead design review sessions
- Oversee engineering change orders (ECO), assessing their impact and driving improvements
- Lead the design and optimization of assembly and test fixtures, tooling, and custom machinery
- Manage product data, revisions, and documentation using PLM software
- Build and maintain relationships with domestic and international contract manufacturers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and resolve manufacturing challenges
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality
- Drive DFM and DFA initiatives through the NPI phase gate process
- Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, and DFM/DFA reviews during the development phase
- Support process qualifications, capability studies, and calibration and testing of hardware and software
Our take
Markforged develops and manufactures metal and carbon fibre 3D printers. There’s been a huge surge in 3D printing businesses as technology improves and demand grows, and so there’s plenty of competition for Markforged in the form of companies such as Desktop Metal, Formlabs and Stratasys.
3D printing has seen some strong growth in recent years, and that’s expected to continue as companies look to the technology to expand beyond the rapid prototyping for which it’s best known. Metal printing from the likes of Markforged and competitors including Desktop Metal are seen as an important step, offering far more durability than plastic deposits.
The business has strong clients, including Disney, NASA, Rolls Royce, and the US Air Force. And in 2023, it launched the FX10, its first industrial 3D printer capable of printing both metal and advanced composites. Alongside this, the company is set for new growth, having recently been acquired by Nano DImension. This merger will strengthen their position in the 3D printing market, combining expertise in composite and metal solutions with Nano Dimension's digital manufacturing innovations.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
26% female employees
-15% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Mar 2019
$82m
SERIES D
Nov 2017
$30m
SERIES C
Total funding: $137.9m
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance starting day one
- 401(k) program with Employer matching contributions, financial wellness platform along with educational seminars
- Equity, Restricted Stock Units (RSU) offered to all eligible employees
- Six weeks paid spousal leave, with 12 weeks paid for the individual that gave birth
- Accountability is part of our culture. We trust and encourage you to take what you need to be your best self
- Access our fleet of 3D printers and print anything from toys to car restoration parts
- Virtual health & wellness classes for employees and families, free HQ gym along with a subsidized gym membership program, company-wide cooking and fitness challenges
- 24-hour assistance for employees and their families to help with any issue affecting overall health, well-being and life management
- Employees and family members receive discounts on home and auto insurance as well as pet insurance for your family members
Company values
- One team - We win as one team
- Own it - We take ownership
- Believe - We never stop believing
- Customers - We are obsessed with customer success
- Do great - We aim for greatness and then we get even better
- Innovate - We dare to innovate so our customers can build anything they imagine
Company HQ
The Highlands, Waltham, MA
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Leadership
Shai Terem
(President & CEO)Formerly co-founded Camera51. They have an extensive history in finance and corporate operations. Prior to joining Markforged as COO, they were the President of Kornit Digital. They have been serving as the President & CEO at Markforged since October 2020.
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