Forward Deployed Engineer

Lumafield; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive cash and equity compensation

Health & wellness stipend

401(k)

Parental leave

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Lumafield is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to work directly with customer teams in Boston. The role involves executing technical work on-site, operating scanning equipment, and delivering training and support. Strong communication skills and experience in manufacturing environments are essential.

The FDE will support ML model implementation, ensuring integration into customer workflows while documenting all processes. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in solution engineering or related fields.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes like machining, casting, or assembly.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to customer sites and execute work per the SOW.
• Operate Lumafield scanners on customer floors.
• Support ML model implementation and data integration.
• Document scans and analyses for customer use.

Skills

Solution engineering

Manufacturing processes

Lean methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Dimensional metrology

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Industrial CT

CMM

Job description

About the role

Lumafield is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to work directly with customer engineering and manufacturing teams as part of the Applications Engineering team. FDEs deploy to customer sites for engagements that can range from one to ten weeks, executing the technical scope of work on the customer’s floor and serving as the on‑site face of Lumafield.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to customer sites for engagements, executing the agreed scope of work per the Statement of Work (SOW), and serve as Lumafield's primary on‑site technical representative.
• Operate Lumafield scanners on the customer floor, including planning and running scans across a wide range of parts, materials, and inspection objectives.
• Perform analysis in Voyager, including defect detection, dimensional measurement, assembly verification, and other workflows aligned to the customer's use case.
• Support ML model implementation at the customer site, including data collection, validation, and integration into the customer's production workflow, in partnership with Lumafield's ML and product teams.
• Support customer training and adoption to build capability on the customer's team.
• Partner with Project Managers to track scope, timeline, and deliverables, and surface risks early when on‑site reality diverges from the plan.
• Collaborate with other Application Engineers and Lumafield teams to resolve technical issues encountered on‑site and bring back what you learn for continuous improvement.
• Document scans, analyses, model deployments, and training sessions so that customers can build on the work after you leave.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering.
• 3+ years of professional experience in solution engineering, or in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering in a production environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, which may range from machining, casting, injection molding, additive manufacturing, stamping, or assembly.
• Direct experience with continuous improvement and process control methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, or PFMEA, and how they intersect with inspection and quality work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead technical conversations, run trainings, and represent Lumafield independently on a customer site for extended periods.
• Comfortable with an extended‑deployment travel pattern, including engagements of multiple weeks at customer locations.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial CT, CMM, or other dimensional metrology or NDT workflows.
• Familiarity with GD&T, first‑article inspection (FAI), or other inspection processes.
• Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineering experience in a production manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Lumafield offers competitive cash and equity compensation, a health & wellness stipend, 401(k), parental leave, flexible PTO, commuter benefits, company‑wide events, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.