Production Development Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians, machinists, and fabricators responsible for complex post-processing and machining operations
• Set daily and weekly work assignments to meet tight schedules while adapting to changing priorities
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to direct reports
• Own the development, documentation, and continuous refinement of production processes
• Partner with engineering and process development to resolve build issues and improve reliability, throughput, and first-pass yield
• Identify process gaps, design trials, and drive implementation of validated improvements
• Manage shop metrics and communicate status and risks to leadership
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready shop environment while championing safety
• Support equipment qualification, calibration readiness, and preventative maintenance programs
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and inclusivity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited university or college
• Experience in operational leadership and team management in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and improve production or manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing rotational training programs (e.g., GE OMLP)
• Experience supervising technicians in high-volume or high-complexity production environments
• Hands-on experience with process development methodologies, design of experiments, or lean/continuous improvement frameworks
• Familiarity with production metrics, first-pass yield, OEE, or similar operational KPIs
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfort working extended hours or overtime when needed

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
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner

About the Company

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production.