Senior Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to establish and optimize post-processing manufacturing processes, from post-print to finished product.

You will lead cross-functional teams on NPI projects, define tooling and equipment requirements, and ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with design, quality, and production to meet cost, capability, and scalability targets while driving improvements, scrap reduction, and efficient capital

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.
• Proficiency in 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.
• Experience creating and maintaining process documentation (e.g., 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 product; 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 while maintaining technical ownership.
• Define functional requirements for tooling, fixturing, and post-processing equipment, including identifying opportunities for automation or capital investment.
• Lead their implementation, testing, and validation with suppliers.
• Write and maintain detailed work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Lead Installation Qualifications (IQ) for manufacturing equipment and support QC and Quality Engineering in OQ/PQ.
• Engage in the NPI process to understand part requirements and contribute to DFM decisions.
• Collaborate with product and manufacturing teams to define takt time, throughput targets, and resource needs.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

DOE

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to establish and optimize post-processing manufacturing processes, from post-print to finished product.

You will lead cross-functional teams on NPI projects, define tooling and equipment requirements, and ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with design, quality, and production to meet cost, capability, and scalability targets while driving improvements, scrap reduction, and efficient capital