Supplier Industrialization Engineer
About The Position
At Formlabs, we are building the tools that enable anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology is used by over 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. We are a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. The components we source globally are critical to our products and company success. We must balance cost reduction with ensuring high performance, reliability, and abundant supply. As a Supplier Industrialization Engineer, you will work directly with our suppliers to expand Formlabs' capabilities and directly improve our products. If you are passionate about streamlining and optimization, we want you on our team!
Requirements
- 1-5 years post graduate experience working in a strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering role.
- Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Able to travel internationally (up to 20%) to visit suppliers for quality audits, QBRs, and relationship building.
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving yield improvements.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
- High attention to detail and skills in data analysis.
- An independent worker and team player who is excited to work cross-functionally with a wide variety of teams.
Nice To Haves
- 3D CAD design, particularly Solidworks.
- 2+ years experience with electronics and reading schematics.
- Advanced use of spreadsheets.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with R&D to identify and qualify suppliers for new product introductions.
- Own a PFEP (Plan for every part) in an NPI BOM - Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution to secure optimal value, quality, and risk mitigation.
- Facilitate communication of technical requirements between Suppliers and Formlabs R&D team.
- Proactively research new manufacturing technologies or market intelligence to create robust supply chain strategies.
- Identify supply risks, leads negotiations, and drives continuous improvement in supplier performance and sourcing processes.
- Accountable for leading, tracking and working with R&D to lead supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes.
- Own for cost modeling & cost estimation work of new products.
- Work directly with our suppliers and contract manufacturers to source and procure material in time for NPI builds.
- Maintain clear-to-build reports ahead of NPI builds and provide senior leadership updates on material availability, schedule, and program cost.
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
- Unlimited 3D prints
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
