Hybrid VP of Manufacturing Technology

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • VP of Manufacturing Technology at Gantri focusing on automating and innovating manufacturing processes. Leading a multidisciplinary team to redefine digital production across diverse materials.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job title

VP of Manufacturing Technology

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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