Senior NPI Engineer - Post-Processing & Manufacturing

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

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