Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Posted on 5/10/2024

Mantle

Mantle

51-200 employees

Produces high-hardness steel tools using 3D printing

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

The job location is specifically mentioned as San Francisco, CA.

Category
Hardware Engineering
Mechanical Hardware Engineering
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in developing complex robotic/mechatronic systems
  • 3+ years in a leadership role
  • BS in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics Engineering
  • Expertise in engineering robotic/mechatronic equipment including specification, design, prototyping, and BOM and documentation management
  • Demonstrable experience leading the development of complex capital equipment from concept to production
  • Ability to mentor and coach individuals and groups to achieve career development and performance targets
  • Capability to collaborate with multidisciplinary groups and take ownership of results, follow through and keep multiple simultaneous projects on schedule
Responsibilities
  • Drive people management and career development activities including but not limited to recruiting, onboarding, training, mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluations
  • Lead the ideation, engineering, design, and integration of mechanical and mechatronic subsystems for innovative materials processing and automated process control
  • Drive optimal architecture and design decisions by fostering cross-functional collaboration with process and material departments
  • Oversee and ensure thorough technical documentation of designs and release to production
  • Support Manufacturing and Customer Success in DFM/DFA issues and customer bugs
  • Own project scoping, planning, risk management, and outcomes

Mantle3D focuses on advanced metal 3D printing technology to create high-hardness steel tools for manufacturing precision parts, particularly molds and dies. Their products achieve precision comparable to traditional CNC machining but with shorter lead times and less post-processing. Unlike competitors, Mantle3D combines conventional manufacturing with 3D printing, allowing for flexible designs and optimized cooling systems that improve efficiency and quality. The company's goal is to help manufacturers reduce costs and enhance product quality in the tooling industry.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$50.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $20 million in Series C funding, bringing total funding to over $61.5 million, indicates strong investor confidence and financial stability.
  • The launch of high-precision shaping packages and $350,000 machines for 3D-printing mold inserts demonstrates Mantle3D's commitment to innovation and market disruption.
  • Partnerships with companies like Westminster Tool Inc. and Foster Corporation highlight Mantle3D's potential for significant impact in specialized industries such as medical device manufacturing.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of their machines ($350,000) may limit adoption among smaller manufacturers, potentially slowing market penetration.
  • The reliance on high-hardness steel tools means Mantle3D must continuously innovate to maintain a competitive edge against traditional and emerging manufacturing technologies.

What makes Mantle unique

  • Mantle3D's advanced metal 3D printing technology offers precision and surface finishes comparable to traditional CNC machining but with significantly reduced lead times.
  • The integration of flexible geometry and optimized conformal cooling lines in their tooling solutions enhances production efficiency and quality, setting them apart from conventional methods.
  • Their focus on high-hardness steel tools for molds and dies addresses a critical need in the $45 billion tooling industry, unlike many 3D printing companies that focus on rapid prototyping.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation

Equity ownership

Employer paid premium medical and dental

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

INACTIVE