Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer at Freeform, your main responsibilities include optimizing and scaling metal 3D printing production processes, managing workflows, and refining post-print operations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production capabilities with business goals while ensuring operational efficiency and quality.

To qualify as a Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer at Freeform, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and have 5+ years of professional experience in manufacturing or engineering development operations. Experience in a dynamic hardware development environment is crucial.

No, Freeform does not require specific 3D printing experience for the Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer position. We are looking for smart, motivated, and collaborative individuals who enjoy solving complex problems and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

In the role of Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer at Freeform, you'll engage with advanced technologies related to metal 3D printing. Additionally, you may work with MRP/ERP systems, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams, and partake in factory system integrations.

Freeform offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer role, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid parental leave, stock options, flexible work hours, catered meals, and a vibrant company culture focused on collaboration and growth.

When answering this question, focus on specific instances where you improved processes. Highlight the techniques you used, such as Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, and quantify your results to provide a clear picture of your impact.

Emphasize your communication skills and your experience in working with various teams. Share an example where your collaboration led to a successful outcome, illustrating how you adapted to different team dynamics.

Discuss your approach to quality assurance, including specific methods you’ve implemented in previous roles to maintain high quality. Mention any relevant tools or techniques and demonstrate your commitment to continual improvement.

Prepare to detail your knowledge of manufacturing systems, including any direct experiences with factory layouts, processes, and hardware integrations. Showing a deep understanding of factory architecture will reflect your readiness for this role.

Explain your approach to prioritization, perhaps by discussing tools or frameworks you use for task management. Providing a scenario where you successfully managed competing priorities will strengthen your answer.

Discuss specific examples where you contributed to transitioning R&D projects into full-scale manufacturing. Use metrics to highlight your success in meeting production goals and maintaining quality during the transition.

Share a specific story where you identified a manufacturing challenge and detail the steps you took to resolve it. Focus on your analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Articulate your belief in the importance of innovation in driving operational efficiency and product quality. Provide examples of how you have fostered or adopted innovative practices in previous roles.

Mention specific resources, such as industry publications, online courses, or professional organizations you engage with to stay updated on technology trends. This shows your commitment to continuous learning and adaptation.

Research Freeform’s unique value propositions before the interview. Discuss how their software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing approach aligns with industry trends and how you can contribute to their continued success.