Head of Manufacturing Engineering Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity program (RSUs)

Comprehensive healthcare (Medical, ...

401K matching

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

On-site parking

Pre-tax commuter benefits

On-site lunches & snacks

Professional development opportunities

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking a Head of Manufacturing Engineering in Somerville, MA to design and execute a scalable global manufacturing program for hardware and materials. The role leads manufacturing engineering, supply-demand, logistics, and materials operations to ensure precision and efficiency at scale.

The executive will shape long-term strategies, expand the global footprint, and collaborate with R&D, product, and GTM teams to drive growth and margins while delivering high-quality products.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent leadership experience.
• Strong background in operations, supply chain and manufacturing.
• Proven success scaling global, multi-site manufacturing networks.
• Vendor relationships and high-value contracts experience.
• Strategic thinking to expand capabilities and margins.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the COO and shape multi-year scaling strategy.
• Lead manufacturing engineering, supply demand management and logistics.
• Develop processes and tooling for high-quality, high-precision products.
• Oversee forecasting, supply alignment, and NPIs with partners.
• Negotiate with partners and optimize global systems and processes.
• Expand global footprint and partnerships for hardware and materials.
• Collaborate with R&D, product, and GTM for new launches.
• Identify opportunities that drive revenue growth and margins.
• Establish best-in-class practices, costs, and sustainability measures.

Skills

Operations leadership

Supply chain

Manufacturing

Vendor relationships

Contract negotiation

Strategic planning

Education

MBA or equivalent leadership experience

Job description

Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Develop and execute a scalable global manufacturing program to support hardware and materials

Location: Somerville, Massachusetts

Compensation: $175,000 - 300,000 USD / year

About The Role

Head Of Manufacturing Engineering

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:

We are seeking a VP of Operations to join our leadership team and contribute to the global strategy and execution of operations at Formlabs. This executive will lead manufacturing engineering, supply demand management, logistics, supply chain, or materials operations—ensuring precision, scale, and efficiency across our entire product ecosystem.

As our business expands across hardware, software, and materials, this leader will define how we evolve our operational processes, expand our global reach, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

What You'll Do:

• Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer
• Build and execute a multi-year strategy to scale Formlabs' global operations and expand product capabilities
• Lead manufacturing and operations engineering, developing and refining processes and tooling that ensure high-quality, high-precision products at scale
• Oversee supply demand management: forecasting demand, aligning supply to financial and sales goals, managing factory builds, and ensuring smooth customer allocation during NPIs
• Drive logistics and supply chain excellence: negotiating with partners, optimizing global systems and processes, and delivering a seamless customer experience
• Expand our global manufacturing footprint and partnerships to meet increasing demand across hardware and materials
• Partner closely with R&D, product, and go-to-market teams to support new product introductions and material launches
• Identify and pursue adjacent business opportunities that drive revenue growth and margin expansion
• Establish best-in-class operational practices, cost structures, and sustainability measures to strengthen market leadership

About You:

• MBA or equivalent leadership experience
• Strong background in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing
• Proven success scaling global, multi-site manufacturing networks
• Deep expertise leading operations across manufacturing engineering, supply chain and or logistics
• Track record of building strong vendor relationships and negotiating high-value contracts
• Demonstrated ability to craft and execute long-term strategies that expand capabilities, improve margins, and enable growth at scale

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K matching and access to financial 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.

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: $175,000 -$300,000 USD