Senior Mechanical Engineer
Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT . Senior Mechanical Engineer Job Description: Formative 3D is a 3D-printing startup on a mission to change the built environment. The Additive Manufacturing team is redefining how component bases systems and products are designed, manufactured, and assembled by leveraging advanced FDM and large-format additive manufacturing. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in FDM systems and the ambition to grow into a technical leadership role as the team scales. This role sits at the intersection of design intent, mechanical rigor, and production reality. You will own the engineering integrity of FDM and LFAM-printed components from concept through production, set technical standards, and serve as a core decision-maker as we expand our additive manufacturing capabilities. Experience with LFAM is a strong plus, and we are committed to providing hands-on exposure and growth in this area. Over time, this role is expected to mentor and lead additional engineers, helping define best practices, workflows, and technical direction for the additive engineering function. Effective the beginning of March 2026, this role will transition from HITT to Formative 3D. Responsibilities Own the mechanical design and validation strategy for FDM and LFAM-printed components used in seasonally launched systems and tailored hardware solutions. Lead Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) decisions, including print orientation, material selection, support strategy, thermal behavior, and tolerance development. Establish and evolve engineering standards for joints, fittings, interfaces, and assemblies optimized for FDM production at scale. Drive performance validation efforts, including structural analysis, physical testing, load paths, fatigue, and durability requirements. Act as a technical partner to industrial design — embedding mechanical function into the design language without compromising aesthetic intent. Oversee and refine the design-to-production pipeline, including slicer strategy, post-processing workflows, quality control, and documentation. Collaborate closely with technicians and operations to maintain consistency and output across a growing printer fleet. Contribute to long-term roadmap planning for additive systems, materials, and equipment. Mentor junior engineers and help shape the future structure of the engineering team. This role will include research into the building and development of data centers, and brainstorming sessions on how to elevate their construction with additive manufacturing. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 8 years of experience designing and validating mechanical components or assemblies. Demonstrated expertise in FDM additive manufacturing, including production-scale considerations. Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Fusion 360 and/or Rhino/Grasshopper. Strong understanding of material behavior, load distribution, tolerance stack-up, and failure modes. Proven ability to translate conceptual design intent into robust, production-ready solutions. Clear, confident communicator capable of influencing cross-disciplinary teams. Experience working with large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) systems. Exposure to multi-printer farm environments or scaled additive operations. Familiarity with furniture durability standards, structural testing, or certification workflows. Ex. Bifma / UL certifications Experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical lead on projects. Technical authority with humility — confident in your expertise and open to learning. Systems thinker who understands how engineering decisions scale over time. Strong ownership mindset and comfort operating in new territory. Excited by the opportunity to help build and lead an additive engineering function. Finds deep meaning in the act of making—carrying ideas beyond the sketch, the model, the prototype, and into full existence, where they endure, matter, and leave a mark. HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
