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Salary: USD 100,000 - 145,000 / annual
Formlabs is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to join their operations team in Somerville, MA. The company manufactures cutting-edge 3D printing technology used by over 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA.
In this role, you will own the supplier strategy and execution for new product introductions (NPI). Your responsibilities include:
- Work directly with R&D to identify, qualify, and select suppliers for new products
- Develop and manage Plan for Every Part (PFEP) strategies within NPI BOMs
- Lead supplier negotiations and contract execution to optimize value, quality, and risk mitigation
- Facilitate technical communication between suppliers and Formlabs R&D teams
- Research new manufacturing technologies and market intelligence to inform supply chain strategy
- Identify supply risks, drive negotiations, and lead continuous improvement in supplier performance
- Lead supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness activities
- Own cost modeling and estimation for new products
- Procure materials and coordinate with contract manufacturers for NPI builds
- Maintain clear-to-build reports and provide senior leadership updates on material availability, schedule, and program costs
- Travel internationally (up to 20%) for supplier quality audits, QBRs, and relationship building
You will work cross-functionally with R&D, supply chain, quality, and senior leadership to ensure successful product launches and optimal supplier performance.
**Requirements:**
- 1–5 years of post-graduate experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering
- Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience developing process quality plans, conducting supplier quality audits, and driving yield improvements
- Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong data analysis skills
- Independent worker and effective team player with cross-functional collaboration experience
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%
**Bonus Skills:**
- 3D CAD design experience, particularly Solidworks
- 2+ years of electronics experience and ability to read schematics
- Advanced spreadsheet proficiency
