Supplier Industrialization Engineer at Formlabs in Somerville, MA

Summary: Formlabs is a company that builds tools for 3D printing technology, enabling innovation for industry leaders. They are seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to work closely with suppliers to improve product capabilities while managing costs and ensuring quality. The role involves supplier selection, negotiation, and collaboration with R&D to enhance manufacturing processes. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 3D CAD design, particularly Solidworks - 2+ years experience with electronics and reading schematics - Advanced use of spreadsheets Required Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality Engineering, Process Quality Plans, Supplier Quality Audits, Yield Improvements, Engineering Drawings Interpretation, GD&T, Data Analysis, 3D CAD Design, Solidworks, Electronics Schematics Reading, Spreadsheets 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