Manufacturing Engineering Intern

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN (SUMMER 2027)

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Freeform, you’ll be at the forefront of scaling production for high-performance metal 3D printed parts. You’ll work with a talented engineering team from some of the world’s most innovative companies across a range of projects to develop and refine the processes, tooling, and CNC machining workflows that enable precision manufacturing at speed and scale. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, ideal for someone eager to learn and contribute to the development of our autonomous metal 3D printing factories. You’ll focus on optimizing post-processing and machining operations, helping to bridge the gap between R&D and production.  

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative individuals who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!  

Responsibilities:  

• Support the design and implementation of scalable manufacturing processes for new hardware and printed parts  
• Assist with fixturing, test procedures, and post-processing steps to improve part flow through the factory  
• Help develop documentation and process standards to support production scaling  
• Build and iterate on tooling, jigs, and test setups for reliable, high-throughput production  
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in part, material, and data flow- and work with cross-functional teams to improve them  
• Support early production efforts and help transition R&D into high-rate manufacturing 
• Contribute to CNC machining workflows, including programming, setup, and optimization of multi-axis operations for post-processing of printed parts 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET accredited university or college 
• Hands on manufacturing or build experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar 
• Experience working with hand tools, machinery, or complex hardware assembly 

Nice to Have:  

• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering 
• Experience with CNC machining, including 3 or 5-axis programming and/or setup 
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing or precision post-processing