Manufacturing Engineer II

Markforged (NYSE: MKFG) is leading the digital transformation of manufacturing by revolutionizing how engineers and manufacturers create and innovate. Our unique platform combines software, advanced materials (including cutting-edge metal and composite technologies), and industrial 3D printers to deliver strong, functional parts for various industries. We empower customers to overcome supply chain complexities, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation by producing high-performance tools, fixtures, prototypes, and end-use parts in-house.

The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for sustaining product quality, process design, production efficiency, and supplier management while driving product cost reduction and consistency. This role requires working with both foreign and domestic contract manufacturers.

What will you own?

-Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) teams and product launches at Contract Manufacturer (CM) sites. 
-Create and coordinate work and test instruction documentation.
-Design and coordinate test and assembly fixtures to improve process control and production throughput.
-Participate in design reviews and prototype builds to provide design feedback during development.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and success throughout the product life cycle.
-Serve as a product owner for major product families, managing sustaining engineering activities and engineering changes.
-Report manufacturing key performance metrics (KPIs) to leaders.
-Act as the technical point-of-contact (POC) with the contract manufacturer program team. Provide production support to achieve operational safety, quality, and productivity goals.

What you have:

-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred).
-2-5 years of related electromechanical product-based experience.
-Proficiency in SolidWorks, 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
-Passion for manufacturing and continuous improvement.
-Strong analytical and mechanical mindset with a desire to solve real-world manufacturing problems.
-Experience analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving production assembly/test issues.
-Familiarity with production best practices such as LEAN, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
-Ability to independently lead cross-functional projects to completion.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Highly motivated and organized, capable of working self-directed in both team-based and individual settings.
-Familiarity with Linux-based industrial systems and Python is a plus.
-Willingness to travel 10-25% both domestically and internationally