Head of Manufacturing Infrastructure

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What we are looking for: This role is responsible for leading and building Fast Radius infrastructure and factory network, from business model and factory design to day-to-day project execution. This person will be a core member of our Fulfillment leadership team, and is expected to play a significant role in building, scaling, and leading this capability at Fast Radius.

About the Role:

  • Lead Fast Radius teams responsible for scaling manufacturing footprint and microfactory efficiency globally 
  • Strategic partner to support company mission of connected network of sustainable microfactories that change the way manufactured goods are distributed globally
  • Develop and deploy management processes to ensure project budget and timeline execution 
  • Partner with Internal Operations to execute on capacity model to support business objectives and customer production requirements 
  • Develop and deploy industrial design rigor to the plant level to improve plant efficiency and reduce cost
  • Partner with Product & Software team to build software, implement hardware and deploy technology that connects microfactory network
  • Partner with Research and Development to create implementation strategies of new technology capabilities
  • Lead environmental, health, safety and sustainability program to promote safe workplace for our employees and reduce impact of our microfactories on the planet
  • Day-to-day senior leader responsible for microfactory project management, industrial design, and EH&S 
  • Attracting, hiring, growing, and training team Leveraging the Fast Radius culture to build an exceptional working environment for the team

About You:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in industrial engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related field
  • Track record of significant leadership and people management roles
  • Must be a builder - experience building a business, functions, teams, factories, product lines, etc.
  • Multi-site management experience
  • Demonstrated success with industrial design at high velocity operations
  • Expert in lean/continuous improvement tools
  • Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing processes: CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, or Injection Molding
  • Knowledgeable of sustainable building practices, LEED, EPA and OSHA regulations
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize resources across multiple projects
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Empathetic listener, confident communicator

Who we are:  We believe manufacturing is important not only for what it makes but for what it makes possible for the world. Our first-of-its-kind Cloud Manufacturing Platform™ represents a new, more sustainable infrastructure to design, make, and move physical goods in the digital age. Working with companies across a variety of industries – from growing startups to Fortune 500 companies – Fast Radius helps customers with all stages of the manufacturing process from new product development to ongoing part production. We have recently announced our intent to become a publicly listed company as the next step in scaling our vision for the future of design, manufacturing, and logistics. Every day you can expect to work in an inclusive environment that makes excellence possible, where great work and ideas matter more than seniority. We believe in experimenting fearlessly and learning from our failures—quickly. Our leaders have grown successful companies before, and they understand that businesses thrive when capable people have the freedom to solve problems without constraints.


What we offer: We want you to come to work happy, healthy, and balanced so you can expect excellent benefits: 

- Competitive compensation and bonus structure

- Comprehensive health care including dental and vision

- Generous vacation policy as well as a 401K plan


Fast Radius is proud to be an equal opportunity employer because diverse perspectives make for better products, better processes, and a better company. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, Veteran status, or other protected status.


Fast Radius currently is unable to sponsor or transfer visas.


We are currently able to hire residents in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KA, KY, MD, MI, MN, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, WA, WI

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