Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Core Technologies

• •Be the Core Technologies Advisor & Supply Chain Owner: Serve as the primary technical, commercial, and strategic partner to R&D for semi-standard to highly specialized commodities (such as lasers, LCDs, films, and linear motion components).
• •Drive Long-Term Strategic Sourcing & Roadmap Alignment: Proactively scout, evaluate, and establish relationships with new global suppliers. Pitch the Formlabs vision effectively to secure long-term alignment and capability development that matches our product roadmaps.
• •Bridge Engineering and Production: Deeply analyze complex technical requirements, acting as a translator and bridge between R&D design ambitions and the real-world boundaries of manufacturing capabilities or commercial limitations. Unlock new solutions by working closely with our partners to bring new products to life.
• •Proactive Supply Chain Architecture: Design robust, scalable supply ecosystems. Focus on mitigating long-term systemic risks by anticipating capacity constraints and commercial dynamics. Conduct regular business reviews to drive improvement in supplier performance.
• •Manage Complex Supplier Relationships: Lead communication, supplier selection, and technical negotiations for difficult commodities with ambiguous requirements.
• •NPI Supplier Readiness: Partner with R&D early in the product lifecycle to manage supplier manufacturing process development, qualification, and launch readiness for new products and complex design changes.
• •Champion Early-Stage Sourcing: Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and R&D early in the hardware lifecycle to influence design for sourcing, optimizing reliability, manufacturability, and cost before production ramp.

• •Educational Foundation: Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering.
• •Technical Background: Highly preferred to have 1-2 years of experience working directly in a hands-on engineering capacity, ensuring you possess the technical depth to confidently collaborate with, challenge, and advise R&D engineers. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, quality plans, and drive technical improvements.
• •Sourcing Experience: Preferred 2-5 years of post-graduate experience across global supply management, strategic sourcing, or manufacturing.
• •Broad Commodity Dexterity: Hold a versatile, highly adaptable understanding across varied hardware commodities.
• •Autonomy and Organization: A naturally proactive self-starter who thinks systemically, works independently, and navigates complex cross-functional challenges with clarity. Comfortable operating with minimal direction in a high-intensity, "engineering-first" environment where speed and accountability are paramount.
• •Communication and Attention to Detail : Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail and skilled in data analysis. Proven ability to manage executive-level supplier relationships while also being willing to "get your hands dirty" on the factory floor to solve technical problems.
• •Travel: Willing and able to travel internationally (up to 20%) to build relationships and conduct technical visits at our manufacturing partner sites.

• •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.

Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You’ll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.