Senior Materials Process Engineer

Markforged•Billerica, MA

2d•$60 - $70

About The Position

Markforged is revolutionizing manufacturing with its unique platform that combines software, advanced materials (including cutting-edge metal and composite technologies), and industrial 3D printers. The company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to join its Internal Manufacturing Engineering team. This role is responsible for polymer science, extrusion processes, data acquisition/analysis, and industry 4.0 standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in multi-disciplinary teams and be responsible for sustaining product quality, process design, production efficiency, supplier management, cost reduction, and product consistency. The Operations Team emphasizes Safety, Quality, Service, and Productivity, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement, profitability, and efficiency. This role is crucial in implementing smart systems and changing how parts are manufactured, allowing Markforged to stay ahead of the curve in the additive manufacturing industry.

Requirements

B.S. in mechanical, industrial, plastics or process engineering (M.S. preferred)
7+ years of relevant work experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
Experience with electro-mechanical systems, industrial automation equipment, closed loop control/inspection equipment, high-precision laser technology, hard tooling fabrication and extrusion equipment preferred
Strong grasp of mechanical drawings, GD&T, and detailed mechanical/ electrical schematics
Proficient in 3D modeling, Solidworks, Fusion 360/EPDM experience
Experience implementing LEAN / Six Sigma methodologies (green/black belt preferred)
Demonstrated understanding of physics/material fundamentals.
Detailed understanding of statistical process controls, control plans, process automation, human factors, FMEA, and RCA methodologies
Strong verbal and written communication skills - can convey complex technical topics in simple terms across internal departments
Extremely motivated and organized individual who can be self-directed in both team-based and individual settings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Capital project management experience.
Passion for additive manufacturing, and experience with 3D printers

Nice To Haves

M.S. in mechanical, industrial, plastics or process engineering
green/black belt preferred
experience with extrusion equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert for existing and new Markforged materials in the Billerica production facility.
Lead the design and build-out of processes to validate material specifications, critical-to-quality (CTQ) functional requirements, and full system performance.
Provide direction and guidance on continuous improvement projects to increase throughput, improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance safety. Analyze and benchmark alternatives and conduct cost comparisons. Work with manufacturing and Materials Engineering to identify opportunities and provide recommendations.
Oversee extrusion line maintenance requirements and relay issues to the maintenance team to ensure work cell continuity.
Interface with development teams to help define measures appropriate to assure the quality and reliability of the materials.
Work with MFG Quality team to define specifications and root cause of any issues of non-conformance.
Review engineering change requests; discuss feasibility with product development committee; develop and oversee preparation and implementation of all material engineering change requests.
Drive effective corrective and preventive actions in response to validation and field/customer failures.
Model industry best practices and set workmanship standards while mentoring junior engineers and technicians in the plant.
Oversee production development activities from alpha/beta runs, initial pilot launch, and into production scale up and sustaining phase.
Manage cross-functional business initiatives to maintain alignment with R&D, manufacturing, and Materials Engineering Groups.
Create production-level documentation (WIs / SOPs / ECOs) to a high technical standard.
Develop and implement investment proposals to support Markforged’s business initiatives in the areas of extrusion and related processes.