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VP of Manufacturing Technology
Gantri
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Lead
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Automate Gantri’s existing polymer-based production line using advanced robotics, vision systems, AI-driven controls, and autonomous workflows.
- Develop and validate new additive manufacturing processes for alternative materials (metal, ceramic, wood, stone) aligned with furniture applications.
- Design and prototype end-to-end automated systems, from print to post-processing to assembly.
- Integrate hardware, software, and data to build toward fully autonomous “lights-out” factory operations.
- Lead cross-disciplinary R&D, collaborating with software, materials, and design engineering to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
- Build and lead a world-class Manufacturing Technology organization, covering process engineering, robotics, controls, and additive R&D.
- Partner with external research labs and technology providers to evaluate and integrate cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
- Create standards, documentation, and test protocols for new processes and automation systems.
- Own long-term technical roadmap for Gantri’s digital manufacturing platform and future factory network.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, automation, or advanced manufacturing technology.
- Deep expertise in additive manufacturing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS, binder jetting, hybrid systems).
- Proven experience in robotics and automation systems, including motion control, machine vision, and autonomous process design.
- Track record of developing and scaling new manufacturing technologies from R&D through production.
- Strong understanding of materials science, particularly polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites.
- Systems-level thinker able to integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and materials disciplines into cohesive platforms.
- Experience leading high-performing engineering teams and collaborating across design, software, and operations.
- Passion for automation, sustainability, and manufacturing innovation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid vacation days and paid holidays
- Access to 3D printers for your personal projects
- Monthly team lunches
- And much more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
additive manufacturingFDMSLASLSbinder jettinghybrid systemsroboticsautomation systemsmotion controlmachine vision
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationsystems-level thinkinginnovationpassion for automationsustainability
