Contractor Senior Materials Process Engineer - Additive

Markforged; Billerica, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Markforged in Billerica, MA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer on a contract basis. You will serve as a technical expert for materials, design and validate extrusion processes, and drive continuous improvements to throughput, quality, and cost.

The role collaborates with R&D, Manufacturing, and Materials Engineering to sustain production scale-up and ensure process reliability. The position requires 7+ years in continuous manufacturing, knowledge of LEAN/Six Sigma, and strong CAD

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical, industrial, plastics or process engineering (M.S. preferred).
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, industrial automation equipment, closed loop control/inspection equipment, high-precision laser technology, hard tooling fabrication and extrusion equipment preferred.
• Strong grasp of mechanical drawings, GD&T, and detailed mechanical/ electrical schematics.
• Proficient in 3D modeling, solidworks, Fusion 360/EPDM experience.
• Experience implementing LEAN / Six Sigma methodologies (green/black belt preferred).
• Demonstrated understanding of physics/material fundamentals.
• Detailed understanding of statistical process controls, control plans, process automation, human factors, FMEA, and RCA methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills - can convey complex technical topics in simple terms across internal departments
• Extremely motivated and organized individual who can be self-directed in both team-based and individual settings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for additive manufacturing, and experience with 3D printers

Responsibilities

• Serve the process engineering team as a technical expert for existing and new Markforged materials in the Billerica production facility
• Lead the design, and build out processes to validate material specifications, CTQ functional requirements, and full system performance
• Provide direction and guidance on continuous improvement projects to increase throughput, improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance safety. Analyze and benchmark alternatives and conduct cost comparisons. Work with manufacturing and Materials Engineering to identify opportunities and provide recommendations
• Oversee extrusion line maintenance requirements and relay issues to the maintenance team to ensure work cell continuity
• Interface with development teams to help define measures appropriate to assure the quality and reliability of the materials.
• Work with MFG Quality team to define specifications and root cause of any issues of non-conformance.
• Review engineering change requests; discusses feasibility with product development committee; develops and oversees preparation and implementation of all material engineering change requests.
• Drive effective corrective and preventive actions in response to validation and field/customer failures.
• Model industry best practices and set workmanship standards while mentoring junior engineers and technicians in the plant
• Oversee production development activities from alpha/beta runs, initial pilot launch, and into production scale up and sustaining phase
• Manage cross functional business initiatives to maintain alignment with R&D, manufacturing and Materials Engineering Groups
• Create production level documentation (WIs / SOPs / ECOs) to a high technical standard
• Develop and implement investment proposals to support Markforged’s business initiatives in the areas of extrusion and related processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

3D modeling

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical methods

Communication

Problem solving

Additive manufacturing

Project leadership

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial/Plastics/Process Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360/EPDM

3D printing equipment

LEAN / Six Sigma tools

Job description

Markforged in Billerica, MA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer on a contract basis. You will serve as a technical expert for materials, design and validate extrusion processes, and drive continuous improvements to throughput, quality, and cost.

The role collaborates with R&D, Manufacturing, and Materials Engineering to sustain production scale-up and ensure process reliability. The position requires 7+ years in continuous manufacturing, knowledge of LEAN/Six Sigma, and strong CAD