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Manufacturing Engineer
Formlabs · Somerville, MA
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What Formlabs asks for
From Formlabs' Manufacturing Engineer ad, checked 2 Nov 2026.
New product introduction and industrialization
1 to 3 years of experience bringing electromechanical systems through new product introduction, from initial prototypes to full mass production.
Global contract manufacturer collaboration
Collaborating with global teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to establish production readiness and optimize process capabilities.
DFM and DFA
Driving Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly to support the design of products, systems, and processes.
Process control and issue prevention
Ensuring reliability and quality by implementing equipment, methods, and process control points to address critical product specifications.
The ad asks for a B.S. in Engineering or a related field, 1 to 3 years of experience in NPI product industrialization, and 1 to 3 years of experience with global contract manufacturers. International travel is required.
How the example answers the ad
New product introduction and industrialization
“Executed product validation testing for consumer audio hardware during the critical new product introduction phase.”
Conducting product validation testing for audio hardware during the new product introduction phase aligns with the requirement for experience bringing systems through the initial stages of a product launch.
DFM and DFA
“Directed DFM revisions on 15 plastic housing components to eliminate snap-fit defects during high-volume production.”
Directing DFM revisions for 15 components to solve snap-fit defects shows the design for manufacturing and assembly skills used to support high-volume production processes.
Global contract manufacturer collaboration
“Assisted in the transfer of a complex consumer appliance product line from low-volume pilot to mass production.”
The transition from pilot to mass production at this global manufacturing company shows the establishment of production readiness part of global contract manufacturer collaboration.
Process control and issue prevention
“Supported battery module assembly line commissioning by validating process control points across 8 critical workstations.”
Validating control points at 8 workstations for battery modules shows the implementation of methods to address product specifications for process control and issue prevention.
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Tyler Bennett · Manufacturing Engineer
Summary
Manufacturing Engineer with 4 years of experience delivering electromechanical consumer hardware. Drives new product introduction processes from initial prototyping to high-volume manufacturing at global sites. Optimizes assembly lines through rigorous DFM and DFA implementation. Analyzes yield data to achieve 98 percent quality compliance across high-speed automated production lines.
Experience
Manufacturing Engineer · TE Connectivity
Austin, TX · 2024 - Present
- Led industrialization of electromechanical automotive sensors by overseeing 12 assembly stations.
- Reduced cycle time by 18 percent through optimized pneumatic fixture redesigns and robotic arm calibration.
- Directed DFM revisions on 15 plastic housing components to eliminate snap-fit defects during high-volume production.
- Managed weekly yield reporting for 5 production lines, maintaining a 99.2 percent passing rate throughout the fiscal year.
Process Engineer · Tesla
Sparks, NV · 2024 - 2024
- Supported battery module assembly line commissioning by validating process control points across 8 critical workstations.
- Implemented a root cause analysis framework for incoming thermal interface material defects, reducing scrap by 12 percent.
- Conducted time-motion studies to identify bottlenecks, improving overall equipment effectiveness by 9 percent within 4 months.
- Authored 45 standard operating procedures for new assembly tooling to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Manufacturing Engineering Consultant · Apple
Cupertino, CA · 2023 - 2024
- Executed product validation testing for consumer audio hardware during the critical new product introduction phase.
- Managed the assembly of 2,000 prototype units, providing daily feedback to the design team on DFA limitations.
- Developed automated test fixtures for circuit board signal validation, reducing testing duration by 30 seconds per unit.
- Analyzed failure mode and effects analysis reports to proactively address production risks before mass production launch.
Junior Manufacturing Engineer · Flex Ltd
Austin, TX · 2022 - 2023
- Assisted in the transfer of a complex consumer appliance product line from low-volume pilot to mass production.
- Supervised the setup of precision injection molding equipment, verifying cavity pressure and cooling parameters.
- Reduced raw material waste by 8 percent by modifying gate placement on high-density polyethylene parts.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA · 2018 - 2022
- Maintained a 3.8 GPA while completing a senior thesis focused on additive manufacturing material kinetics.
- Awarded Dean's List honors for 6 consecutive semesters through rigorous technical coursework.
- Participated in the university robotics research laboratory to optimize sensor calibration workflows.
Skills
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Frequently asked questions
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Do I need to meet every requirement?
No. Formlabs encourages applications even if you do not check every box but see yourself contributing to the community.
How much travel is involved?
You should be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally for approximately 10 to 20% of the time.
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