Formlabs

Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Formlabs$75K — $111K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-5 years experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering.
  • Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (up to 20%) for supplier audits and relationship management.
  • Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with process quality plans and supplier quality audits.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
  • Detail-oriented with strong data analysis skills.
  • Team player with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with R&D to identify and qualify new suppliers for product introductions.
  • Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution with a focus on cost and quality.
  • Facilitate communication of technical requirements between suppliers and R&D.
  • Research new manufacturing technologies to enhance supply chain strategies.
  • Identify supply risks and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.
  • Lead and track supplier manufacturing process development for new products.
  • Perform cost modeling and estimation for new product initiatives.
  • Ensure timely material procurement for new product launches and provide reports to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Robust equity program with RSUs.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • 401K with low-cost fund options and access to advisors.
  • Generous parental leave policy (up to 16 weeks).
  • Tenure-based sabbatical leave (up to 6 weeks).
  • Flexible out-of-office plan for work-life balance.
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Healthy on-site meals, snacks, and beverages.
  • Regular professional development opportunities.
  • Community culture events and social activities.
  • Unlimited access to 3D printing.
Full Job Description
Your Impact:

The components we source from all over the world are important to the success of our products and company. We must carefully balance our needs to lower costs while ensuring high-performance, reliability, and abundant supply. You'll work with our suppliers face-to-face to expand the capabilities of Formlabs and directly improve our products. If a passion for streamlining and optimization inspires you, we want you as a Supplier Industrialization Engineer!

What You'll Do:
  • 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

About You:
  • 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

Bonus Skills:
  • 3D CAD design, particularly Solidworks
  • 2+ years experience with electronics and reading schematics
  • Advanced use of spreadsheets

Our Perks & 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
  • And of course... unlimited 3D prints

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$75,000-$111,000 USD

About Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The company was founded in 2011 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab. Formlabs specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers, as well as related software and materials. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, engineering, and education. Formlabs has received numerous awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Formlabs
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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