NPI Engineer (Process)

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 146,000; 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 Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer in Massachusetts to establish and optimize reliable post-processing.

You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient processes across machining, blasting, deburring, cleaning, and heat treating from post-print to finished product. You will define equipment and tooling requirements, coordinate with suppliers, develop SOPs, support IQ/OQ/PQ, contribute to DFM decisions, and drive cost reductions through data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, focusing on post-processing methods (e.g., machining, blasting, fixturing).
• Hands-on experience developing and scaling production processes.
• Proficiency with PFMEA, DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, technicians, and internal engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Experience creating and maintaining process documentation (SOPs, work instructions, validation plans).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Define and support post-processing steps for new products to create robust, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Oversee manufacturing process implementation with in-house teams and external suppliers; coordinate machine setup and process validation.
• Define functional requirements for tooling, fixturing, and post-processing equipment; pursue automation opportunities to improve productivity.
• Write and maintain detailed work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation to ensure repeatable, high-quality production.
• Lead IQs for manufacturing equipment and support OQ/PQ; ensure processes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in the NPI process to understand part requirements and contribute to DFM decisions with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with product and manufacturing to define takt time, throughput targets, and resource needs (equipment, labor, space).
• Work with HSSE to assess risks and ensure safety/ergonomic standards for new equipment and processes.
• Drive process improvements to reduce scrap and costs using root-cause analysis and data-driven decision making.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)

Job description

Job Purpose

• The SeniorProduct DevelopmentEngineer willestablishandoptimizereliable processes, working cross-functionally to deliver safe, efficient processes that meet quality, cost, capacity, and customer requirements. This role will work cross-functionally on NPI teams to support process development and help successfully sample and launch new products. This role will alsobe responsible fortaking new products from post-print to finishedproductby developing and scaling robust post-processing operations. They will provide technical leadership for the Production Team, define process requirements, coordinate with suppliers, and implement tooling and equipment solutions for post-processing printed parts and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and support post-processing steps (e.g., machining, blasting, deburring, cleaning, heat treating) for newproduct; turn product designs and requirements into robust, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the implementation of manufacturing processes by collaborating with in-house technicians and external suppliers. Coordinate machine setup and process validation whilemaintainingtechnical ownership.
• Define functional requirements for tooling, fixturing, and post-processing equipment, including identifying opportunities for automation or capital investment to improve productivity. Partner with suppliers to deliver reliable solutions, and lead their implementation, testing, and validation.
• Write andmaintaindetailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process documentation to ensure repeatable and high-quality production.
• Lead Installation Qualifications (IQ) for manufacturing equipment and support QC and Quality Engineering in Operational and Performance Qualifications (OQ/PQ). Help ensure all processes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in the NPI processasrequiredto understand part requirements and contribute to design-for-manufacturability (DFM) decisions. Work closely with design, quality, and production teams toalign oncost, capability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with product and manufacturing teams to define takt time, throughput targets, and resource needs (equipment, labor, space) to support forecasted production volumes – including estimating manufacturing costs and time standards for new and existing products.
• Work with the HSSE team to assess risks and ensure that new equipment and processes meet internal safety and ergonomic standards.
• Drive process improvements aimed at scrap reduction and cost savings using root cause analysis, leantoolsand data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on post-processing methods (e.g., machining, blasting, fixturing)
• Hands-on experience developing and scaling production processes
• Proficiencyin process qualification tools and methods (e.g., PFMEA, DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including working with suppliers, technicians, and internal engineering, quality, and production teams
• Experiencecreating andmaintainingprocess documentation (e.g., SOPs, work instructions, validation plans)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metal additive manufacturing and transitioning printed parts to finished product
• Familiarity with post-processing techniques, GD&T, and tooling design (hands-on or oversight)
• Background in regulated or quality-controlled environments (e.g., medical device, aerospace) and experience qualifying equipment or automated processes
• Exposure to ERP/MES systems, manufacturing data tools, and safety or ergonomic assessments

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 $106,500 to $146,000.