VP of Engineering

Foundry Lab is revolutionising the way die-cast metal parts are made using Digital Metal Casting, a clean casting technology that combines 3D printing, microwaves and advanced materials. This pioneering technology allows for same-day production of cast metal parts – combining the speed and freedom of 3D printing with the economy and strength of metal casting. See our tech in action here !

As our VP of Engineering , you will be a driving force behind our technological innovation! We're looking for someone who thrives on turning groundbreaking ideas into tangible realities. You'll be right at the heart of our growth journey, collaborating directly with our CEO/Founder to shape our product vision.

You’ll be guiding our dynamic engineering team to transform concepts into reality and will have a track record of bringing prototypes into production and working on software-enabled hardware platforms. You’re the ultimate problem solver, adept at keeping engineering teams unblocked and laser-focused.

On a typical day you could be:

Collaborating with team leads to help them achieve their weekly goals by optimising resource allocation and removing blockers.

Guiding technical decision-making to ensure focus is aligned with current company priorities.

Building systems to improve company processes.

Delivering targeted coaching to leads and mentoring the wider team

Driving hiring efforts, from needs assessment and JD creation to recruiting, assessing and closing world-class engineering talent.

Syncing with the CEO to understand customer needs and building those into the development strategy.

Providing updates to the CEO on development progress.

Contributing to a positive company culture.

You’re experienced in taking hardware from prototype into production.

Additive Manufacturing experience is particularly desirable.

You have the ability to make engineering direction decisions based on insights from different engineering teams (Hardware and Software). You don’t need to be an expert in all our tech but you do need to understand it enough to direct it!

You are Wellington-based (or willing to relocate) to work alongside our engineers on the shop floor and gain the best understanding of the drivers for decision-making.

You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams through company growth.

You get energised coaching team leads to become better people leaders

You have experience hiring and scaling up high-performing engineering teams.

You’re focused and are excited by the challenge of shifting from ‘loose and creative’ to process and systems - but without killing the creativity!

You’re collaborative and thrive in an environment with many stakeholders.

Hardware start-up experience is very desirable. We want someone who has done it before so we can learn from you!

Work alongside an incredibly creative, passionate and supportive crew and have fun along the way.

A fast-paced work environment building groundbreaking tech that will change the foundations of manufacturing.

Contribute to a cleaner future by empowering manufacturers to cast in a more sustainable manner.

An opportunity for rapid development and career progression.

The excitement and reward of a high-growth technology start-up.

Relocation stipend for international candidates

Foundry Lab offers competitive salaries, as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Please send your CV and cover letter to

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team.

We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.