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