Senior NPI Process Engineer – Post‑Processing & Scale

VulcanForms Inc.; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 106,500 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Product Development Engineer to establish and optimize reliable post-processing processes. You will leverage cross-functional teams to sample and launch new products, and scale post-processing operations from post-print to finished parts.

Lead the Production Team, define requirements, coordinate with suppliers, and implement tooling solutions. You will also drive process improvements, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, focusing on post-processing methods like machining and finishing.
• Hands-on experience developing and scaling production processes.
• Familiar with process qualification methods and documentation.
• Knowledge of lean tools and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and support post-processing steps for new products; convert designs into scalable processes.
• Oversee manufacturing process implementation with in-house teams and suppliers.
• Specify tooling, fixturing, and post-processing equipment requirements; drive automation opportunities.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities and support QC/QA in qualifications.
• Contribute to NPI discussions and DFfM decisions with design and production teams.
• Work with teams to set takt time, throughput, and cost estimates for new/existing products.
• Collaborate with HSSE to ensure safety and ergonomic standards in new equipment.
• Drive cost savings and scrap reduction using root-cause analysis and lean methods.

Skills

Post-processing

Manufacturing process development

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Lean manufacturing

Quality/regulatory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

DOE

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

VulcanForms Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Product Development Engineer to establish and optimize reliable post-processing processes. You will leverage cross-functional teams to sample and launch new products, and scale post-processing operations from post-print to finished parts.

Lead the Production Team, define requirements, coordinate with suppliers, and implement tooling solutions. You will also drive process improvements, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and contribute to