NPI Operations Program Manager
About The Position
To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world. Formlabs is looking for highly motivated individuals to join us as we bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to every designer, engineer, factory floor and medical institution throughout the world! Companies like Google, Tesla, Gillette, and New Balance rely on the products and services that Formlabs provides, and the list is always growing. Join the exciting 3D printing industry where the possibilities are endless, innovation is at the core of what we do, and we strive to solve unique customer challenges. Your Impact: Our passion is designing and building powerful 3D printing tools. Our manufacturing team is responsible for researching and developing the manufacturing processes for all Formlabs products. They work cross-functionally with R&D design, sales, and customer service teams. If you're excited to help us develop and deploy the tools, processes, and teams required to build Formlabs products, we want you as an Operations Program Manager.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, electrical, computer science, or related field.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally & domestically ~10-20%.
- Experience working in Operations; program management, manufacturing, supply chain, vendor management, procurement or similar environment
- Independent, self-starter with strong ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a persistent attention to full program details.
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; presenting at all business levels.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with complex project management.
- Experience in an electromechanical system development environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams (supply chain, manufacturing engineering, design, and logistics) to deliver against program requirements and resolve critical blockers.
- Drive a program and go beyond coordination and reporting. Identify risks and blockers proactively, prioritize them and help key stakeholders choose the right path forward to keep on track.
- Prepare regular leadership level presentations and reports on program readiness, top risks, path & timeline to issue resolution.
- Proactively and systematically ensure production starts and ramps as fast as possible on time, budget, and with the right quality product meeting technical requirements.
- Design and implement scalable production readiness frameworks-processes, tools, and metrics-that enable repeatable, high-velocity product launches.
- Balance a bias for action with strategic Operations program planning and risk management.
- Build and manage relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to enable strong communication which yields strong partnerships and predictable execution.
- Balance tactical execution with long-term operational strategy, ensuring today's programs scale into tomorrow's supply chain advantage.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
