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By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.\nAs a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Freeform, you’ll be at the forefront of scaling production for high-performance metal 3D printed parts. You’ll work with a talented engineering team from some of the world’s most innovative companies across a range of projectsto develop and refine the processes, tooling, and CNC machining workflows that enable precision manufacturing at speed and scale. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, ideal for someone eager to learn and contribute to the development of our autonomous metal 3D printing factories. You’ll focus on optimizing post-processing and machining operations, helping to bridge the gap between R&D and production. \n3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative individuals who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology! \n\nResponsibilities: \nSupport the design and implementation of scalable manufacturing processes for new hardware and printed parts \nAssist with fixturing, test procedures, and post-processing steps to improve part flow through the factory \nHelp develop documentation and process standards to support production scaling \nBuild and iterate on tooling, jigs, and test setups for reliable, high-throughput production \nIdentify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in part, material, and data flow- and work with cross-functional teams to improve them \nSupport early production efforts and help transition R&D into high-rate manufacturing \nContribute to CNC machining workflows, including programming, setup, and optimization of multi-axis operations for post-processing of printed parts \nBasic Qualifications: \nCurrently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturingengineering from an ABET accredited university or college \nHands on manufacturing or build experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar \nExperience working with hand tools, machinery, or complex hardware assembly \nNice to Have: \nAdvanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering \nExperience with CNC machining, including 3 or 5-axis programming and/or setup \nExperience with metal additive manufacturing or precision post-processing \nExposure to fixturing, DFM, or process validation \nExperience scaling early-stage R&D into production \nFamiliarity with MRP/ERP tools and lightweight production tracking systems \nFamiliarity with manufacturing process development in a fast-paced hardware environment \nAbility to translate high-level engineering goals into practical factory processes \nComfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it) \nStrong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively seeks support when needed \nWilling to take ownership of tasks big and small, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset \nStrong work ethic with a refuse-to-fail mindset \nDemonstrated indicators of excellence and/or achieving success against adversity (i.e. top academic performance, leadership in engineering clubs, first-generation college student, or other examples of resilience and achievement) \nLocation: \nWe are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. 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