Role: Supply Chain & Quality Manager

Level: Mid-senior level

Position: Full-time

Location: West Loop, Chicago, IL

Reports to: VP of Product and Manufacturing

About Us:

Fast Radius is the leading industrial-grade 3D printing and on-demand manufacturer. Strategically partnered with UPS, Fast Radius enables fast production of industrial parts at global scale. We are the end-to-end partner for companies looking to embrace additive and on-demand manufacturing: supporting clients with product design, engineering, testing and validation – all the way to global manufacturing and supply chain. From functional prototypes to real engineered parts produced into the tens of thousands, Fast Radius guarantees quality with the fastest delivery times in the industry. We embrace the full suite of on-demand manufacturing technologies, including the newest innovations in additive manufacturing from Carbon and HP, as well as rapid CNC and Injection molding. Industry-leading global corporations and new innovators are choosing Fast Radius to deliver on the promise of on-demand manufacturing, reduce upfront production costs, accelerate product development and make the once unthinkable goal of ‘zero inventory’ a reality.

In addition to UPS, Fast Radius is backed by some of the leading investment firms in the US, including Drive Capital, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners and others. The company can be found online at www.fastradius.com and on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a Supply Chain and Quality Manager to join the Fast Radius team. This position is a two-part role. He/she will have the opportunity to play a key role in the organization of processes that help support the efficiency of our Production facilities and external production network. The first part of the role is to lead our Quality Management System. The second part of this role is to develop and manage our external production partner network.

This leader will enjoy sharing and ensure standards in the workplace to support compliance. They will identify, vet and onboard external production partners. In this role, the ideal candidate will be working with all teams from sales, production, design, receiving to shipping parts.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and manage Fast Radius’ compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100D:

• Teach internal classes on quality systems, develop procedures, organize documents and perform internal audits

• Work with all teams to ensure the processes supply the best quality to our customers

• Lead our internal and external quality departments and teach necessary people the proper use of measuring equipment, frequency of inspection and recording inspection results

• Set up, develop and maintain our inspection equipment and area for repeatable results

• Collaborate with team members for best procedures to ensure timely delivery of parts with the highest quality possible

• Be the primary driver of the Corrective Actions system and diagnose further solutions when needed

• Develop standards for part quality for usage in Production parts and prototypes

• Work with project teams to determine the best methods for controlling quality throughout the process for special projects

Supply Chain Management:

• Manage and maintain Fast Radius’ external production partner network

• Identify production partners, vet to ensure suppliers meet FR standards, perform periodic supplier audits to ensure compliance with required quality management systems

• Manage strategic and tactical relationships with production partners

• Maintain performance metrics
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of demonstrated success in a similar position
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPS
• Experience in quality systems for manufacturing and assembly techniques
• PMP and/or ASQ certification highly desired
• Experience with Product Development processes, NPI, and decision making processes
• Proficient in common software tools and data collection and graphing
• Experience in plastic tooling and part design and other manufacturing methods a plus
• Understanding of additive manufacturing and engineering materials for both prototyping and production
• Attention to detail and ability to communicate and collaborate with internal teams and clients is a must
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

What we will provide you:

• Competitive compensation + bonus structure + equity opportunities

• Comprehensive medical benefits, a generous vacation policy and office holidays

• A fun environment to collaborate with like-minded professionals

• Balance work and life with a generous vacation policy, office holidays and flexible working options