VP of Manufacturing Technology

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