Full-Time

Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer

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Freeform

Freeform

11-50 employees

3D metal printing for manufacturing solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$110k - $200kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Relocation assistance provided.

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience with additive manufacturing
  • 2+ years of professional experience with direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)
  • Experience with print file preparation
  • Experience with DFAM and CAD software
Responsibilities
  • Understand printing system capabilities and roadmap, and work with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to implement solutions that further automate the printing process for high volume production
  • Drive all stages of print production development including file preparation, printing, post processing, and quality control
  • Analyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement
  • Use first-principles thinking to understand problems, define test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate and provide technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
  • Document application requirements and objectives, statements of work, standard operating procedures, next steps and action items to align all internal and external team members
  • Interface with external customers to communicate Freeform’s technical capabilities; work with customers on improving Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
  • Contribute to Freeform’s internal technology development with feedback from internal and external stakeholders via detailed design and systems level improvements
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or similar technical discipline
  • Process development experience for metal additive manufacturing
  • Scripting experience in Matlab (or similar) for toolpath generation
  • Experience working with internal and/or external customers
  • Mechanical systems design experience
  • Detail oriented with excellent verbal, graphical, and technical communication skills
  • Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities and positive attitude

Freeform Future Corp specializes in 3D metal printing technology aimed at transforming the manufacturing industry. Their process allows for the production of metal parts at a significantly reduced cost and time compared to traditional manufacturing methods. This technology serves a diverse clientele, from small businesses to large corporations, across various sectors that require metal components for their products. What sets Freeform apart from its competitors is its ability to simplify the metal printing process, making it accessible and efficient for a wide range of clients. The company's goal is to provide a faster and more affordable manufacturing solution, thereby enhancing productivity and cost-effectiveness in the production of metal parts.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$57.4M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of digital twins enhances 3D printing integration in manufacturing.
  • On-demand manufacturing services create opportunities for flexible, customized 3D printing solutions.
  • AI-driven design optimization enables production of complex, lightweight metal parts.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from companies like Desktop Metal threatens market share.
  • Potential patent disputes with companies aggressively protecting intellectual property.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities in metal powders could disrupt production.

What makes Freeform unique

  • Freeform offers software-defined, self-sufficient metal 3D printing factories globally.
  • Their technology combines advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning.
  • Freeform provides digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speeds and costs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Relocation Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Significant Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend