Michael Mignatti

Experience

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  UltiMaker

  VP, Global Hardware Engineering

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2025

  UltiMaker is a global leader in 3D printing, offering innovative solutions across professional and educational markets with a focus on reliability, precision, and innovation.

  • Led 50+ engineers across mechanical, electrical, firmware, test, and PM; owned departmental P&L, managed a $6–8M annual budget, and reported to the CEO; served on the executive team.
  • Directed global integration post-merger, stabilizing org structure, processes, and delivery timelines with zero disruption.
  • Delivered 3 new platforms (Method XL, S7, Sketch Large) in <9 months post-merger, generating $24M+ revenue and over 15% YoY growth.
  • Directed global compliance operations within engineering, embedding certification readiness—including UL and CE—into every stage of the product lifecycle across development and sustainment.
  • Directed cross-functional execution for UltiMaker’s first industrial-grade platform (Factor 4), leading supplier coordination, program delivery, and production ramp across global sites.
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  MakerBot®

  VP of Engineering

  Dec 2020 - Sep 2022

  MakerBot offers a complete 3D printing education ecosystem, specializing in providing educators and students with the necessary tools and resources for successful 3D printing in the classroom.

  • Led 25+ engineers across mechanical, firmware, test, materials, compliance and slicer, reporting to CEO; drove integrated innovation across hardware, materials, and slicing tools in a fast-moving product portfolio.
  • Launched RapidRinse water-soluble support, generating $20M+ revenue and expanding addressable market by eliminating post-processing barriers for ABS; unlocked adoption across education and regulated sectors.
  • Delivered Method CleanAir, the first UL Greenguard-certified accessory; elevated safety standards and enabled adoption in education and institutional settings.
  • Drove 90% reliability improvement through process enhancements and materials reformulation; embedded continuous improvement into planning to boost quality across releases.
  • Guided platform roadmap with Product Management, aligning slicing, print process, and hardware development; ensured consistent technical evolution across multi-generational platforms.
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  MakerBot®

  Senior Director Manufacturing and Quality

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Led global manufacturing and quality teams (~14 people) across manufacturing, repair, test, and sourcing; drove operational improvements and NPI readiness across multiple hardware programs.
  • Launched Method and Sketch printers, delivering $65M+ in revenue and over 20,000 units sold.
  • Raised yields from 75% to 95% and cut scrap costs by 75%, saving $200K+ annually through targeted manufacturing and quality improvements.
  • Achieved $450K in annual BOM savings through value engineering and cross-functional cost-down initiatives; reduced COGS without compromising product quality or performance.
  • Implemented automated test systems as part of NPI strategy, accelerating validation timelines and improving production quality and yield across multiple product lines.
  • Led supplier evaluation and qualification for white-labeled Sketch platform; customized hardware/software integration and aligned launch with education buying cycles.
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  MakerBot®

  Director of Mechanical Engineering

  Dec 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Stabilized reliability of 5th-gen products post-Stratasys acquisition through targeted engineering improvements; re-established product trust and enabled market recovery.
  • Released Smart Extruder+, increasing product lifespan and reducing support cases by 75%; addressed core reliability issues and restored customer confidence.
  • Developed mechanical architecture for the Method platform, defining subsystem interfaces and mechanical requirements; led cross-functional design reviews and secured executive approval from Stratasys to greenlight development.
  • Engineering Lead for a rapid contract manufacturing transition to China, relocating two active products and supporting launch of three new ones in under three months; upheld design fidelity, quality standards, and delivery timelines during production ramp
  • Directed design of 40+ tooled parts across platforms, improving mechanical robustness and manufacturability; reduced shipping damage by 95% and enhanced in-field durability.
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  National Instruments

  Principal Engineer

  Mar 2004 - Jan 2015

  NI (formerly National Instruments) provides test and measurement solutions to help engineers validate, verify, and test electronic systems. Its mission is to accelerate productivity and innovation in automated test and measurement through modular hardware and software platforms—primarily used in industries like aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, and electronics manufacturing.

  • As an expat, co-established the Malaysia R&D center from the ground up; scaled the mechanical engineering team from one to ten and qualified key regional suppliers for injection molding, sheet metal, and complex machining.
  • Led Core Instruments mechanical team, delivering PXI and FlexRIO platforms with thermal solutions for FPGA-based, high-performance I/O systems; bridged hardware design with thermal validation.
  • Architected Wireless Sensor Node platform, managing full product lifecycle from design through manufacturing; enabled standalone sensing capability outside PXI chassis.
  • Owned thermal and injection molding commodity strategy, managing vendor relationships and driving cost, lead time, and quality improvements through targeted QBRs, process reviews, and technical alignment.