Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)
About The Position
Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of ideation. This role focuses on scaling production for high-performance metal 3D printed parts. The intern will work with a talented engineering team on projects to develop and refine processes, tooling, and CNC machining workflows for precision manufacturing. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role ideal for someone eager to learn and contribute to autonomous metal 3D printing factories, with a focus on optimizing post-processing and machining operations to bridge the gap between R&D and production. Experience in 3D printing is not required; the company seeks motivated, collaborative individuals who enjoy solving complex problems and creating technology.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
- 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)
Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of scalable manufacturing processes for new hardware and printed parts
- Assist with fixturing, test procedures, and post-processing steps to improve part flow through the factory
- Help develop documentation and process standards to support production scaling
- Build and iterate on tooling, jigs, and test setups for reliable, high-throughput production
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in part, material, and data flow and work with cross-functional teams to improve them
- Support early production efforts and help transition R&D into high-rate manufacturing
- Contribute to CNC machining workflows, including programming, setup, and optimization of multi-axis operations for post-processing of printed parts
Benefits
- Relocation assistance provided
- Free daily catered lunch and dinner
- Fully stocked kitchenette
- Casual dress
- Flexible work hours
- Regular catered team building events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
