Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Freeform · Early Career

Where: Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
Posted: Aug 19

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.

What you'd do

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

What they want

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