As Lead Materials Quality Engineer you will develop, implement and maintain a manufacturing quality management system. You will lead a team of quality technicians and work directly with engineering and management to monitor and report on factory quality performance.  A background in materials science, continuous manufacturing processes, analytical and data analysis methods will enable you to identify areas for improvement throughout the factory. 

We are seeking a candidate with experience leading manufacturing quality efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience with plastics and/or composite materials processing, and continuous manufacturing processes.  This position is well suited for an experienced hands-on individual willing to get their hands dirty. The nature of the position requires a person who is adaptable to change, and has the ability to thrive in an evolving work environment.

• Maintain manufacturing document control system
• Develop quality standards for new products as part of the new product introduction team
• Analyze quality performance utilizing using statistical and analytical methods
• Manage incoming quality inspection process, qualifications, and approvals
• Lead a team of quality technicians, and drive employee performance improvements
• Work with sourcing team to establish and monitor incoming material inspection specifications
• Audit processes and procedures, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions, report on activities and findings
• Develop and monitor quality KPIs while building strategies to maintain and improve performance
• Effectively communicate and reinforce Markforged’s commitment to quality improvement efforts
• Work with team to improve manufacturing Quality Management System. Focus areas include:
• Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)
• Periodic sampling and testing plans for all incoming and manufactured products
• Internal & External defect trend analysis and reporting
• Material review board and material dispositioning
• Quality documentation standards

Important Note: 

Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point we’re getting at, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply!

What you have:

• 3+ years of manufacturing quality experience
• BS degree in Engineering or a related field
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, Six Sigma, and Kanban Systems
• 1-2+ years of experience managing technicians and mentoring junior engineers
• Technical writing skills that include quality procedures and test plans
• SQL, and/or computer data analysis techniques 
• Six Sigma trained (black belt preferred)
• Experience with factory safety requirements, and SDS
• Bonus Points: Understanding of ISO and/or GMP management and implementation methods. Continuous manufacturing process experience. Knowledge of Python

Why Markforged?

Help us reinvent manufacturing. 

We are reinventing manufacturing so that engineers can build anything they imagine.

We are one team that wins together!

You will be engaging every day with passionate and dedicated individuals in a collaborative environment working towards making best-in-class products.

Perks & Benefits

For all US-based roles, we offer a competitive compensation package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, commuter benefits, open PTO policy, and more. Our work environment includes casual dress, a fully stocked kitchen, bike storage, free parking, weekly catered lunches, and fitness perks. You will have unlimited access to our 3D printers for professional and personal parts!