Production Operations Engineer

The role

You will manage the flow of metal 3D printed parts through post-processing operations. You will evaluate part deviations against drawings and communicate status to customers and internal teams.

What you will do

• Own the day-to-day flow of parts through post-processing
• Evaluate part rework, deformation, and nonconformance against drawings and GD&T requirements
• Communicate part status, rework decisions, and deviations to customers and internal stakeholders
• Support test procedures and inspection steps
• Work with manufacturing development engineers to flag recurring process issues
• Maintain accurate production tracking and documentation
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in how parts, materials, and data move through the factory

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or related engineering field
• Internship or professional experience in manufacturing, production, or quality engineering
• Experience working with hand tools, machinery, or complex hardware assembly
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers on technical topics

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience in a hands-on production, manufacturing, or quality engineering role
• Strong understanding of GD&T and drawing interpretation
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing, machining, or precision post-processing
• Experience evaluating nonconformances, rework, or part deformation
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP tools and production tracking systems
• Direct customer-facing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to prioritize and make sound judgment calls under production pressure

Benefits

• Significant stock option packages
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events

About the company

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts. The company operates a vertically integrated facility in Hawthorne.