Senior Mechanical Engineer (Site Infrastructure)

Join Freeform as a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Site Infrastructure) and play a crucial role in bridging the gap between site infrastructure and next-generation autonomous manufacturing. You will design and implement custom infrastructure for our proprietary printing platform, Skyfall, and develop factory performance monitoring systems. You will also oversee critical utilities, define and implement preventive maintenance, and secure the availability of specialized fluid system components. This position offers significant stock options, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays, life insurance, a traditional and Roth 401(k), relocation assistance, free daily catered lunch and dinner, and a casual dress code with flexible work hours.

• Conception et mise en œuvre d'infrastructures personnalisées pour le système d'impression de nouvelle génération, Skyfall, y compris la gestion thermique, la plomberie industrielle et la livraison de gaz à fort débit.
• Développement et intégration de systèmes de surveillance des performances de l'usine, en utilisant des capteurs et l'acquisition de données pour assurer une visibilité en temps réel.
• Supervision des utilitaires critiques, en veillant à ce que l'alimentation en électricité, en eau de process et en gaz industriels soit conforme aux codes de sécurité.
• 3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - we look for leaders who are organized, accountable, collaborative, and motivated to build and scale world-class hardware operations
• The ideal candidate possesses a "no job too big or small" mentality and is a proactive problem-solver dedicated to accelerating the pace of innovation
• Strong first principles understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
• 5+ years of facilities engineering, factory engineering, launch/ground systems engineering or similar experience
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and fluid systems
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering discipline
• Experience with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, specifically regarding high-pressure gas safety (NFPA 55) and metal powder handling
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) for designing facility layouts, piping routes, and custom mechanical mounts
• Experience developing infrastructure for high-volume production or scaling automated manufacturing lines
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation controls, PLCs, or building management systems (BMS)
• Background in aerospace ground support or rocket engine test site operations involving cryogenic or high-pressure fluid systems
• Experience with new facility buildouts, including managing external MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractors
• Knowledge of ITAR, ISO 9001, and/or similar industrial compliance standards
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing or similar powder-based industrial processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical infrastructure plans to cross-functional teams