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Manufacturing Engineer (New Grad Summer 2027)

Freeform· Early Career
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Hawthorne, CA$95k - $110kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer for scaling production of high-performance metal 3D printed parts. Focus on optimizing post-processing and machining operations and bridging R&D to production in an autonomous metal 3D printing factory.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with engineers to design and implement scalable manufacturing processes for new hardware and printed parts
  • Support part flow through the factory by improving fixturing, test procedures, and post-processing steps
  • Develop lightweight documentation and process standards to support scaling production without slowing engineering iteration
  • Build and iterate on tooling, jigs, and test setups to support reliable, high-throughput production
  • Help identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in how parts, materials, and data move through the factory, and work with cross-functional teams to improve them
  • Support early production of high-performance printed parts, helping bridge the gap between R&D and high-rate manufacturing
  • Contribute to CNC machining workflows, including programming, setup, and optimization of multi-axis operations for post-processing of printed parts

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college
  • Hands on manufacturing or build experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar
  • Experience working with hand tools, machinery, or complex hardware assembly

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process designPost-processing optimization
Nice to have:CNC machining

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)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • 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 Aug 20, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Creative manufacturing company specializing in AI-native manufacturing systems with origins linked to SpaceX engineers.

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