Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Medical

VulcanForms; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 76,600 - 105,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms, based in Harvard, Massachusetts, is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer for their Medical business unit. This role involves building the foundation for manufacturing execution, including coordination of documentation, part number structure, and methods of manufacture.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of experience in manufacturing systems. VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making this an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience creating manufacturing travelers and work instructions.
• Strong understanding of BOMs and item masters in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing execution documentation.
• Translate engineering specs into clear shop floor documentation.
• Coordinate part number and BOM creation, ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

Manufacturing systems knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Documentation discipline

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related experience

Tools

Epicor

MES

QMS

PLM

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

VulcanForms is hiring a Manufacturing Systems Engineer for our Medical business unit. In this role, you will be responsible for building the manufacturing execution foundation required to launch, transfer, and scale products. This role owns the creation and coordination of the manufacturing system inputs, documentation, part number structure, Methods of Manufacture, travelers, routers, and data requirements needed to enable controlled, traceable, and repeatable production.

The role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Planning, and other required stakeholders to ensure new products and changes are properly set up in Epicor, MES, and related data systems. This includes coordinating part number creation, BOM structure, routings, travelers, work instructions, inspection points, data collection requirements, and system workflows. This role is accountable for production readiness from a systems and documentation perspective. Routine production ownership, daily output, staffing, scheduling, and shop floor supervision remain owned by Operations / Production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing execution documentation (Methods of Manufacture, travelers, routers, work instructions) to support NPI, product changes, transfers, and scale‑up.
• Translate engineering drawings, specs, BOMs, and customer requirements into clear, executable shop floor documentation with defined operations, inspection points, acceptance criteria, and traceability.
• Support pilot builds, first article/validation builds, and launch readiness reviews, identifying and closing documentation or routing gaps that pose execution, traceability, or quality risk.
• Coordinate part number, BOM, and routing creation/maintenance, ensuring master data is complete and accurate across Epicor, MES, and related systems prior to production release.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and IT to define and enforce standards for master data quality, naming conventions, and revision control, and to support related change control activities.
• Define manufacturing system requirements and data capture needs (production, inspection, traceability, nonconformance, DHR/LHR) to ensure Epicor/MES configurations support intended processes.
• Support system testing, UAT, validation, training and integration across Epicor, MES, QMS, and PLM, identifying gaps or workarounds to drive improvement.
• Serve as the NPI/Business Unit cross‑functional interface, driving alignment on documentation and system readiness, supporting root cause investigations, and standardizing launch readiness processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Operations, Information Systems, or related experience, plus 3+ years in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing travelers, routers, work instructions, Methods of Manufacture, or equivalent shop floor execution documents.
• Experience working with ERP, MES, PLM, QMS, or related manufacturing data systems.
• Strong understanding of part numbers, BOMs, routings, item masters, inventory transactions, and traceability/inspection requirements.
• Ability to translate engineering and process requirements into executable manufacturing documentation and system requirements.
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Planning, and Production.
• Strong documentation discipline, attention to detail, and practical problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, aerospace, defense, automotive, pharma) with familiarity in FDA QSR, ISO 13485, AS9100, or similar quality standards.

VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

The annual base salary range for this position is $76,600 to $105,300.