or apply directly on Freeform's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Freeform's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 64% of Freeform's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Freeform
- high 45 stale, 0 reposted of 76 open
- Hiring momentum
- 87 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Freeform's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Freeform.
About this role
As a Manufacturing Engineer at Freeform, you will be involved in scaling production for high-performance metal 3D printed parts. Your role will include optimizing manufacturing processes, improving part flow, and developing documentation to support production. You will collaborate with engineers and work on tooling and CNC machining workflows, bridging the gap between research and development and high-rate manufacturing.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Freeform as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college
- Hands on manufacturing or build experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar
- Experience working with hand tools, machinery, or complex hardware assembly
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience with CNC machining, including 3 or 5-axis programming and/or setup
- Experience with metal additive manufacturing or precision post-processing
- Exposure to fixturing, DFM, or process validation
- Experience scaling early-stage R&D into production
What you get
- Significant stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
- Life insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k)
- Relocation assistance provided
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Worth weighing
- Role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week) with very limited exceptions
- 3D printing experience is not required, which may indicate a focus on broader engineering skills rather than niche expertise
- Fast-paced and ambiguous work environment may not suit everyone
Summarised from Freeform's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Freeform on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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