Associate NPI Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking an Associate NPI Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer to drive deployment, commissioning, and stability of industrial hardware for our consumer technology line.

You will own equipment selection, unboxing, and facility integration with IQ/OQ/SAT qualification in a 24/7 production environment. You will coordinate with Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Process Engineering, optimize OEE and MTBF, and develop SOPs and training for operators to ensure safe, reliable

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of progressive engineering experience deploying complex equipment.
• Experience executing formal IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and troubleshooting frameworks.
• Hands-on familiarity with at least two major industrial equipment categories (e.g., CNC/EDM, vacuum/thermal, or robotic automation).
• Strong project management and vendor coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment, site integration, and qualification of industrial equipment (IQ/OQ/SAT).
• Oversee equipment selection and procurement to meet manufacturing throughput needs.
• Serve as primary technical liaison with external equipment vendors and OEMs.
• Define and monitor equipment performance metrics to maximize uptime and MTBF.
• Create SOPs, maintenance schedules, and facility integration logs; train operators.
• Collaborate with Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Process Engineering to integrate modules safely.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Industrial equipment troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

SCADA/industrial networks

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Associate NPI Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer, Consumer Technology, you will serve as a primary technical driver for the deployment, commissioning, and operational stability of VulcanForms’ industrial hardware infrastructure for our consumer technology business. You will own the technical execution of equipment selection, initial unboxing, and facility integration through strict installation and operational qualifications. This role spans a diverse and advanced asset matrix, including industrial post-processing, automation, and metal additive systems, requiring a proactive problem-solver who can ensure our machinery runs reliably in a 24/7 production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Commissioning & Validation: Lead the end-to-end deployment, site integration, and qualification (IQ/OQ/SAT) of diverse industrial manufacturing equipment, including (but not limited to): Metal 3D Printers, Vacuum/Atmosphere Heat Treatment Furnaces, depowdering systems, Wire EDM, Build Plate Resurfacing/Milling machinery, and industrial Clean lines.
• Equipment Selection and Implementation: Lead selection and procurement efforts for equipment required to meet product manufacturing capability and throughput requirements. Design and integrate machine fixturing and workholding solutions to enable efficient equipment operation.
• Vendor & OEM Interface: Act as the primary technical point of contact for external equipment manufacturers, managing delivery timelines, technical installation requirements, and troubleshooting major hardware anomalies.
• Hardware Stability & Optimization: Define, monitor, and improve equipment-level performance metrics, driving initiatives to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Uptime while minimizing MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
• Documentation & Training: Author standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment preventative maintenance schedules, and clear facility integration logs to ensure seamless handoffs to the production operations and maintenance teams. Train production staff to operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate closely with Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to ensure new equipment modules safely integrate into factory floor layouts and enterprise data/SCADA networks.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of progressive engineering experience managing complex equipment deployment, factory automation, or industrial machinery integration within a high-stakes manufacturing environment.
• Documented experience executing formal equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and mechanical troubleshooting frameworks.
• Hands-on familiarity with at least two major industrial equipment categories (e.g., CNC/EDM machining, vacuum/fluid/pneumatic systems, high-temperature thermal systems, robotic automation, or industrial chemical/clean processing).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to manage vendor relationships and clearly report machine readiness metrics to leadership.

VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch.

The annual base salary range for this position is $69,000 to $95,000.