R&d Shop Supervisor - Hawthorne, United States - Freeform

Freeform

Verified Company

Hawthorne, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

R&D SHOP SUPERVISOR:

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production.

Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost.

Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As an R&D Shop Supervisor at Freeform, you will be responsible for leading in-house machining, fabrication, and assembly capabilities to support the development of our fully automated metal 3D printing factories.

You will be responsible for overseeing a team of technicians and machinists, prioritizing work to meet schedule, improving shop organization, as well as performing hands-on hardware development projects for a significant portion of your time.

We are looking for someone who can be flexible and scrappy with a team-oriented, no job too big or small mentality.

This is a high impact opportunity to scale R&D shop operations at a rapidly growing startup that's creating an industry-disrupting technology.

If that sounds like interesting work, we'd love to hear from you

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative individuals who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology

Responsibilities:

Lead a multifunctional R&D shop consisting of machining, welding, and complex fabrication/assembly
Manage a multidisciplinary team of technicians, fabricators, and machinists
Perform extensive handson work including machining, assembly, and fabrication of complex parts/hardware in a fast paced, R&D environment
Work with engineering team to understand hardware development priorities, and create production plans to meet schedule rate
Improve machine utilization, shop organization, tool maintenance, and raw materials/inventory
Provide feedback to the hardware development teams on design for manufacturing improvements
Make recommendations to management on purchasing new machines/tools
Lead process improvement projects to create a stateoftheart operation

Basic Qualifications:

8+ years of experience with handson machining or fabrication
Experience working in an R&D or custom job shop environment
1+ years of shop supervision/leadership experience
Familiar with a broad range of hardware development processes such as machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly

Nice to Have:

NTMA machinist certification
CNC programming experience
Skilled with manual machining, welding, cutting, fitting and/or bending of stainless steels, aluminums, and highstrength nickel alloys
Ability to utilize power tools, hand tools, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment
Experience in metal additive manufacturing
Experience with precision measuring instruments
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs unassisted
Ability to climb ladders and be on your feet for extended periods of time
Must be available and willing to work overtime when needed

Location:

We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, stateoftheart facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.

What We Offer:

We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate datadriven decisions.
We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a worldchanging technology.
Benefits
Significant stock option packages
100% employerpaid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
Life insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Relocation assistance provided
Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Compensation
As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $85,000$130,000, _inclusive of all levels/seniority within this discipline._
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