Build Team Manager

Formlabs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity program (RSUs)

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (M/D

401K matching

Job summary

Formlabs in Boston, MA is seeking a Build Team Lead to guide a team of technicians across engineering disciplines, rapidly iterating prototypes, fixtures, and test setups.

You will own our internal machine shop, provide technical guidance and mentorship, hire new talent, and collaborate with program leads to ensure staffing matches project priorities and milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a technical team of engineers or technicians.
• Strong people management, mentorship, and performance evaluation.
• Hands-on fabrication and prototype development background.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative team of technicians across engineering areas.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and career growth.
• Own the internal machine shop and ensure it runs efficiently.
• Hire new talent to scale resources with workloads.
• Coordinate with program leads to align staffing with priorities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Time management

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

CAD modeling

Fabrication

Electrical experience

Prototype assembly

Tools

CAD software

CNC machines

3D printers

Job description

About 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:As we continue to develop new technology that pushes the envelope of what is possible with 3D printers, we are looking for a self motivated individual that can help lead a team of highly capable technicians to help us build the impossible. You'll work directly with our engineering team to invent, develop, and advance our core hardware line of products. The work will span across all engineering disciplines with projects encompassing a wide variety of programs.Are you excited to lead a team to meticulously build prototypes, create specialty fixtures, conduct engineering tests and support a wide range of engineering projects? Are you a natural born leader and love DIY projects? We want you to lead our Build Team!What You'll Do:Lead a collaborative team of technicians to undertake tasks across engineering teams to help rapidly iterate and advance new product development programsWork with all programs leads to understand the top priorities and schedule requirements to ensure programs are staffed with technicians effectivelyBe an effective people manager who provides technical guidance, evaluation, mentorship and facilitates career growth for team membersHire new talent to match resources to the workloads of a growing company.Give clear technical guidance to direct reports to help solve problems and unblock day to day workOwn our internal Machine Shop, making sure that it is designed, run, and staffed effectively to help us develop products fasterAbout You:Experience managing a technical team of individualsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent time management skillsAn effective people manager who provides technical guidance, evaluation, mentorship and facilitates career growthHave a wide background of hands-on skills ranging from fabricating experience, electrical experience, and prototype assemblyExperience in developing prototypes and making things from napkin sketchesMotivated and driven to promote excellence in workFamiliar with mechanical design, mechatronics, and CAD modelingOur Benefits & Perks:Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUsComprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)401K matching and access to financial advisorsGenerous 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 itAmple on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefitsHealthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treatsRegular sponsored professional development opportunitiesMany opt-in culture events across our diverse communityAnd of course… unlimited 3D printsWe 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.Our Candidate AI Guidelines are available here. Please give them a read.