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Staff/Lead Manufacturing Development Engineer

Freeform· Manufacturing & Development Operations
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Hawthorne, CA$150k - $200kPosted 6mo ago

About the role

Staff/Lead role focusing on design and implementation of novel factory technologies to accelerate and automate post-processing and part delivery for a high-throughput metal 3D printing factory. Highly technical, hands-on hardware development and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable systems and processes to automate post-print operations, reduce lead time, and enable factory throughput expansion
  • Lead development and integration of new manufacturing hardware and tooling to support next-generation factory architecture
  • Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies using first-principles analysis and a data-driven approach
  • Act as a force multiplier for R&D teams, bridging development and operations to maximize efficiency and velocity
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and controls engineers to co-develop factory solutions
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the full post-processing workflow

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience in engineering development or manufacturing engineering
  • Experience in a fast-paced hardware development or manufacturing environment

Skills

Required:Hardware developmentProcess optimization

Benefits

  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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