As a Prototyping Manager, you will lead day-to-day operations and engage in longer-horizon planning for your team as part of our broader organization, the ADL (Advanced Development Lab). You will manage a team of CNC-focused Makers; oversee and drive improvements to your cell’s workload, processes, and equipment; and work closely with engineering requestors to develop complex and ever-changing prototypes of many different shapes and materials. You will help your team develop their careers, foster a culture of creative problem-solving, and build collaborative relationships that allow engineers to think of the lab as a partner in their development.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years leading a fabrication, prototyping, or manufacturing team is required
Excellent communication skills, ability to clearly articulate complex ideas in written reports and verbal presentations
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
Should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-focused work environment and demonstrate a passion for dynamic challenges

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, or a related field
Demonstrated hands-on experience with prototype CNC programming and machining, and ability to learn, absorb, and master new fabrication techniques
Familiarity with Laser prototyping capabilities, Wire EDM, and additive manufacturing methods is beneficial
Experience evaluating and incubating emerging fabrication technologies to innovate on lab capabilities