About the role#
As a Global Sourcing Intern, you will join our Manufacturing team to support the supply chain that keeps our 3D printing products moving. You will work with engineers to build relationships with suppliers and manage the material pipeline. This role focuses on balancing cost, performance, and supply reliability.
What you'll do#
- Manage relationships with current and potential suppliers to keep the material pipeline flowing.
- Develop strategies to optimize suppliers for cost, quality, and supply resilience.
- Assist in supply chain planning for future product rollouts.
- Conduct market analysis to provide sourcing insights.
What you'll need#
- A technical or engineering background.
- A desire to source, contact, and evaluate suppliers based on quality, capacity, and cost.
- Ability to work with various teams and communicate effectively in-person and remotely.
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects and document progress.
- Leadership experience and exposure to project management.
- Optional: Experience in manufacturing, procurement, product development, or Quality Control.
- Optional: Familiarity with manufacturing technologies like injection molding, machining, sheet metal processes, or SMT.
- Optional: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site in Somerville, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May/June to August).
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
- Compensation: $1,575 to $1,950 per week, paid bi-weekly.
About Formlabs
Formlabs manufactures 3D printers for engineers, designers, and healthcare providers. The company produces SLA and SLS printers along with post-processing equipment. Founded in 2011, it operates from its headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts. It maintains additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary. The organization employs approximately 791 people.
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