Associate Product Engineer

Rippling, Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

VulcanForms in Harvard, MA is seeking an Associate Product Engineer, Medical Devices to help define and execute manufacturing processes for printed parts from the build plate to finished, inspected products. You will support continuous improvement of the production line under the direction of senior engineers, applying advanced manufacturing, automation and lean methods.

You will build and maintain processes, work instructions and quality documentation to meet customer specifications, focusing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years manufacturing, process, or product engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD software and regulated manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support operations to keep product moving through the factory.
• Own end-to-end cycle time for selected medical device parts.
• Participate in Kaizen events and data-driven process analysis.
• Work with quality to ensure proper inspection techniques are used.
• Write and maintain work instructions and quality documentation.
• Review and disposition non-conforming material.
• Troubleshoot across all steps from printing to delivery.

Skills

3D CAD

Metal fabrication

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

Job Purpose

As an Associate Product Engineer, Medical Devices at VulcanForms, you will help define and execute the manufacturing processes that take our printed parts from the build plate to a finished, inspected product. Working under the direction of senior engineers, you will support continuous improvement of the production line, applying advanced manufacturing techniques, automation, and lean manufacturing methods to develop optimized production processes.

You will build and maintain the processes, procedures, work instructions, and documentation that produce our components and sub-assemblies to customer specification, with a focus on increasing throughput while holding a high standard for quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support operations to keep product moving through the factory seamlessly and efficiently.
• Own end to end cycle time for an assigned set of medical device parts, from the additive process through post-processing to customer shipment.
• Participate in Kaizen events, contributing the data and process analysis needed to address bottlenecks.
• Work with quality resources to ensure appropriate inspection techniques are employed and are meeting customer needs in both development and production contexts.
• Write and maintain work instructions and process-related quality documentation, adapting existing processes for new products and keeping files, programs, and revisions under proper configuration control.
• Review and disposition non-conforming material to keep parts moving through the factory.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve alongside operations across every process step between printing and final delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing, process, or product engineering experience, including internship and co-op experience.
• Proficiency in advanced 3D CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks) preferred.
• Working knowledge of metal manufacturing processes across both additive and subtractive methods.
• Exposure to a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA 21 CFR, or equivalent) preferred.

Reports to: Operations Program Manager

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 $68,000 to $94,000.