VP of Manufacturing Technology

6 days ago

San Leandro, CA, United States Gantri Full time
About the Role

We're seeking a VP of Manufacturing Technology to lead the development of Gantri's next-generation manufacturing processes to power fully automated, sustainable production across diverse materials.

This leader will focus on two core missions:

1. Automating Gantri's existing additive manufacturing process for polymer-based materials using advanced robotics, AI, and computer vision.

2. Developing new additive manufacturing and automation technologies to support future materials - including metals, ceramics, wood, and stone.

You'll build and lead an industry-leading, multidisciplinary team spanning automation, robotics, process development, and additive R&D, building systems that define how digital manufacturing evolves over the next decade.

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.
Why Gantri
    • Join a company reimagining manufacturing and empowering the next generation of designers and design brands.
    • Be part of a high-impact, design-driven organization creating a new industry.
    • Lead design across both digital and physical experiences in a fast-growing, purpose-driven environment.
    • Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.
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

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