Candidates with engineering experience and supplier collaboration skills will find this role in a fast-growing 3D printing company.
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Original posting from Formlabs
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 Global Sourcing Manager!
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 inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
Compensation
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.
The annual base pay range for this role is:$75,000—$111,000 USD
Source: Formlabs careers