Formlabs · 1 month ago
Mechanical Engineer - Value Engineering
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yrFormlabs is a company focused on revolutionizing how the world creates through 3D printing technology. The Mechanical Engineer for Value Engineering will manage VAVE activities for sustaining products, driving design for cost and supplier validation to reduce production costs while ensuring safe and reliable implementation of changes.
3D Printing3D TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluate proposed design, material, and supplier changes to determine technical risk, validation scope, and ROI
Review product CAD and organize teardown efforts to identify new cost down projects
Develop clear, efficient validation plans in partnership with Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Design
Execute hands-on lab testing and coordinate extended testing with our China Test Lab
Analyze test data, lead failure investigations, and deliver decisive, data-driven “go/no-go” recommendations
Manage project timelines, cross-functional communication, and stakeholder alignment from kickoff through implementation
Review FAI/Cpk data and author ECOs to release validated changes into production
Improve the sustaining pipeline by creating lightweight tools, templates, and processes that increase clarity and throughput
Qualification
Required
A strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and use first-principles reasoning to understand how design or supplier changes affect performance, reliability, and manufacturability
You're comfortable evaluating materials, geometries, and components, and can quickly identify the highest-risk areas that need validation
Possess hands-on experience running tests—building fixtures, executing experiments, gathering data, and refining setups as needed
You rely on data to drive decisions and can translate test results into clear, concise engineering reports that justify a path forward
Able to manage multiple projects with tight timelines and know how to prioritize the work that delivers the highest impact
Are a strong communicator who can work with cross-functional teams to align Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Design around technical decisions
Preferred
Familiarity with reliability testing or failure analysis
Experience working with overseas suppliers or manufacturing partners
Background in value engineering or cost-down projects
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
Company
Formlabs
Formlabs develops and manufactures 3D printers and software for the industrial sector.
Founded in 2011
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (20)
2024 (15)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
2021 (11)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$253.7MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundVintage Investment PartnersNew Enterprise Associates
2021-05-19Series E· $150M
2019-01-01Series Unknown
2018-08-01Series D· $15M
Leadership Team
Maxim Lobovsky
Co-founder and CEO
Daniel O'Shaughnessy
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-10
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