Vice President of Operations Formlabs - Somerville, MA, US

Vice President of Operations

Formlabs

Somerville, MA, US

Job Type: Full-Time

Function: Operations

Industry: Frontier Tech

Company Address: 35 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02143, US

About Formlabs

Formlabs is expanding access to digital fabrication, so anyone can make anything. Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs is the professional 3D printer of choice for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and decision makers around the globe.

Job Description

Your Impact:

We are seeking a VP of Operations to join our leadership team and contribute to the global strategy and execution of operations at Formlabs. This executive will lead manufacturing engineering, supply demand management, logistics, supply chain, or materials operations—ensuring precision, scale, and efficiency across our entire product ecosystem.

As our business expands across hardware, software, and materials, this leader will define how we evolve our operational processes, expand our global reach, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

What You'll Do:

• Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer
• Build and execute a multi-year strategy to scale Formlabs' global operations and expand product capabilities
• Lead manufacturing and operations engineering, developing and refining processes and tooling that ensure high-quality, high-precision products at scale
• Oversee supply demand management: forecasting demand, aligning supply to financial and sales goals, managing factory builds, and ensuring smooth customer allocation during NPIs
• Drive logistics and supply chain excellence: negotiating with partners, optimizing global systems and processes, and delivering a seamless customer experience
• Expand our global manufacturing footprint and partnerships to meet increasing demand across hardware and materials
• Partner closely with R&D, product, and go-to-market teams to support new product introductions and material launches
• Identify and pursue adjacent business opportunities that drive revenue growth and margin expansion
• Establish best-in-class operational practices, cost structures, and sustainability measures to strengthen market leadership

About You:

• MBA or equivalent leadership experience
• Strong background in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing
• Proven success scaling global, multi-site manufacturing networks
• Deep expertise leading operations across manufacturing engineering, supply chain and or logistics
• Track record of building strong vendor relationships and negotiating high-value contracts
• Demonstrated ability to craft and execute long-term strategies that expand capabilities, improve margins, and enable growth at scale

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K matching and access to financial advisors
• Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
• Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
• Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
• Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
• And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.