Supplier Industrialization Engineer
About The Position
Formlabs is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to play a crucial role in sourcing and industrializing components for their 3D printing technology. This position involves working closely with R&D and suppliers to ensure the cost-effectiveness, reliability, and availability of critical components. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering, with a strong understanding of engineering principles and supply chain strategies. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact product development and manufacturing processes, contributing to Formlabs' mission of empowering innovation through 3D printing.
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
