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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 key responsibilities include:
• Work directly with R&D to identify and qualify suppliers for new products
• Own the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) in NPI BOMs, managing supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution to secure optimal value, quality, and risk mitigation
• Facilitate technical communication between suppliers and Formlabs R&D teams
• Research new manufacturing technologies and market intelligence to develop robust supply chain strategies
• Identify supply risks, lead negotiations, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance
• Lead supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
• Own cost modeling and cost estimation for new products
• Source and procure materials from suppliers and contract manufacturers for NPI builds
• Maintain clear-to-build reports ahead of NPI launches and provide senior leadership updates on material availability, schedule, and program costs
• Travel internationally (up to 20%) to visit suppliers for quality audits, QBRs, and relationship building
You will work cross-functionally with R&D, supply chain, quality, and leadership teams to balance cost reduction with high performance, reliability, and supply abundance.
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)
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing process quality plans, conducting supplier quality audits, and driving yield improvements
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• High attention to detail and strong data analysis skills
• Independent worker and team player excited to work cross-functionally
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%
BONUS SKILLS:
• 3D CAD design, particularly Solidworks
• 2+ years of experience with electronics and reading schematics
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency
