Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

FreeformLos Angeles, CA (On-site)

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Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. 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.

As 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 projects to 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&amp;D and production. &nbsp;

3D 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!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Responsibilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;

<ul>

<li>Support the design and implementation of scalable manufacturing processes for new hardware and printed parts&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

<li>Assist with fixturing, test procedures, and post-processing steps to improve part flow through the factory&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

<li>Help develop documentation and process standards to support production scaling&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

<li>Build and iterate on tooling, jigs, and test setups for reliable, high-throughput production&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

<li>Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in part, material, and data flow- and work with cross-functional teams to improve them&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

<li>Support early production efforts and help transition R&amp;D into high-rate manufacturing&nbsp;</li>

<li>Contribute to CNC machining workflows, including programming, setup, and optimization of multi-axis operations for post-processing of printed parts&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Basic Qualifications:&nbsp;&nbsp;

<ul>

<li>Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET accredited university or college&nbsp;</li>

<li>Hands on manufacturing or build experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar&nbsp;</li>

<li>Experience working with hand tools, machinery, or complex hardware assembly&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

Nice to Have:&nbsp;&nbsp;

<ul>

<li>Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering&nbsp;</li>

<li>Experience with CNC machining, including 3 or 5-axis programming and/or setup&nbsp;</li>

<li>Experience with metal additive manufacturing or precision post-processing&nbsp;</li>

<li>Exposure to fixturing, DFM, or process validation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

<li>Experience scaling early-stage R&amp;D into production&nbsp;</li>

<li>Familiarity with MRP/ERP tools and lightweight production tracking systems&nbsp;</li>

<li>Familiarity with manufacturing process development in a fast-paced hardware environment&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

<li>Ability to translate high-level engineering goals into practical factory processes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>

<li>Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it)&nbsp;</li>

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