NPI Operations Program Manager
Formlabs · Somerville, MA ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Project management
- Company size
- 501-1000
- Salary
- USD 95,000 – 130,000 / year
Lead cross-functional teams to launch new 3D printers on time and within budget, balancing production readiness with long-term supply-chain strategy.
About Formlabs:
Do you want to change how the world creates?
At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.
We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.
Your Impact:
Our passion is designing and building powerful 3D printing tools. Our manufacturing team is responsible for researching and developing the manufacturing processes for all Formlabs products. They work cross-functionally with R&D design, sales, and customer service teams.
If you’re excited to help us develop and deploy the tools, processes, and teams required to build Formlabs products, we want you as an Operations Program Manager.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead cross-functional teams (supply chain, manufacturing engineering, design, and logistics) to deliver against program requirements and resolve critical blockers.
- Drive a program and go beyond coordination and reporting. Identify risks and blockers proactively, prioritize them and help key stakeholders choose the right path forward to keep on track.
- Prepare regular leadership level presentations and reports on program readiness, top risks, path & timeline to issue resolution.
- Proactively and systematically ensure production starts and ramps as fast as possible on time, budget, and with the right quality product meeting technical requirements.
- Design and implement scalable production readiness frameworks—processes, tools, and metrics—that enable repeatable, high-velocity product launches.
- Balance a bias for action with strategic Operations program planning and risk management.
- Build and manage relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to enable strong communication which yields strong partnerships and predictable execution.
- Balance tactical execution with long-term operational strategy, ensuring today’s programs scale into tomorrow’s supply chain advantage.
About You:
- B.S. Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, electrical, computer science
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally & domestically ~10-20%.
- Experience working in Operations; program management, manufacturing, supply chain, vendor management, procurement or similar environment
- Independent, self-starter with strong ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a persistent attention to full program details.
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; presenting at all business levels.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with complex project management.
- Experience in an electromechanical system development environment.
Our Perks & Benefits:
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors
- Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
- Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
- Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
- Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
- Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
- And of course… unlimited 3D prints
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
Compensation
Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You’ll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.