Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Do you want to change how the world creates? At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us. 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 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusi