What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Fabri?
Fabri is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineer to help develop and refine critical manufacturing processes for our investment casting operations. In this role, you will be at the forefront of revolutionizing the investment casting industry, working with cutting-edge technology and AI-driven processes.
The Company
We are an early-stage investment casting startup building a fully integrated digital foundry. Our mission is to deliver precision metal castings with unparalleled speed and cost-effectiveness. By leveraging our exclusive high-throughput additive manufacturing process and AI-driven design software, we can deliver casting in days, saving our customers critical time and money.
We recently closed a $5M seed round and are backed by leading financial and strategic investors in the hard-tech space. We’ve generated significant commercial excitement for our quick turnaround casting approach and plan to ship our first castings in early 2025.
Fabri is located in the Greater Boston Area. During this startup phase and for the foreseeable future, all employees will be on-site and everyone will need to be closely involved with building and operating the end-to-end process.
Fabri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an environment where safety and commitment to quality are central in everything we do.
The Role
The process engineer will be integral to advancing our proprietary 3D printing of patterns, shelling of ceramic molds, and burnout of wax/resin. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment and collaborate closely with both the operations and software engineering teams to codify process knowledge into scalable, data-driven solutions.
Reporting to the CTO, the process engineer will be involved in the entire end-to-end casting process, with a specific focus on the front-end of the workflow. This includes specifying, designing, and sourcing equipment, as well as establishing process control, and hands-on operation of each step of the process. This is a deeply immersive opportunity.
Responsibilities
The Company
We are an early-stage investment casting startup building a fully integrated digital foundry. Our mission is to deliver precision metal castings with unparalleled speed and cost-effectiveness. By leveraging our exclusive high-throughput additive manufacturing process and AI-driven design software, we can deliver casting in days, saving our customers critical time and money.
We recently closed a $5M seed round and are backed by leading financial and strategic investors in the hard-tech space. We’ve generated significant commercial excitement for our quick turnaround casting approach and plan to ship our first castings in early 2025.
Fabri is located in the Greater Boston Area. During this startup phase and for the foreseeable future, all employees will be on-site and everyone will need to be closely involved with building and operating the end-to-end process.
Fabri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an environment where safety and commitment to quality are central in everything we do.
The Role
The process engineer will be integral to advancing our proprietary 3D printing of patterns, shelling of ceramic molds, and burnout of wax/resin. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment and collaborate closely with both the operations and software engineering teams to codify process knowledge into scalable, data-driven solutions.
Reporting to the CTO, the process engineer will be involved in the entire end-to-end casting process, with a specific focus on the front-end of the workflow. This includes specifying, designing, and sourcing equipment, as well as establishing process control, and hands-on operation of each step of the process. This is a deeply immersive opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, optimization, and documentation of manufacturing processes for:
- High-throughput 3D printing of casting patterns
- Ceramic mold shelling processes
- Burnout techniques for wax or resin patterns
- Work closely together with other team members who focus on the melting, casting, and post-processing components of the process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate manufacturing knowledge into proprietary software systems, ensuring accurate process modeling and simulation.
- Monitor and analyze process performance, identifying opportunities for improvement in throughput, yield, and quality.
- Conduct experiments to establish process baselines, optimize parameters, and ensure repeatability.
- Design and implement quality assurance procedures to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Key participant in establishing and maintaining quality systems, including ISO and AS9100.
- Train operators and team members on process best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
- Support the design and commissioning of new equipment and tools as we scale operations.
- Work closely with our software engineering team to develop digital twins and parameterized models for our processes.
- Ensure safe foundry operation, including maintaining OSHA and EHSC compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably with a focus on investment casting.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in process optimization techniques and statistical analysis.
- Familiarity with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
- Good knowledge of underlying first principles that drive the entire casting process and quality.
- Experience with digital technologies such as simulation software and/or digital twin concepts.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Fabri does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Advanced degree in any of the aforementioned fields.
- Experience with operating in a fast-paced startup environment; demonstration of technical ownership in previous roles.
- Familiarity with CAD design software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, …).
- Exposure to AI/ML-driven process optimization tools.
- Familiarity with multi-physics simulation frameworks.
- Proficiency with software scripting tools (e.g., Python, Matlab) and data visualization packages (e.g., Paraview, Polyworks).
- Good knowledge of statistical data analysis tools (e.g., JMP).
- Experience with quality systems such as ISO.
- Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of digital manufacturing and AI-driven design.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Significant equity.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.