Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

VulcanForms; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; 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 in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to secure supplies for the production facility and review engineering specifications. You will communicate material requirements to suppliers and lead investigations of non-conformances, with a focus on supplier data trends and corrective actions.

The role requires hands-on experience with QMS in supplier quality, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across aerospace/medical device environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years equivalent experience in a medical device or aerospace environment.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality role and 1+ years of experience gathering data and performing a Root Cause Corrective Action.
• Experience in an aerospace, medical device, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) within a Supplier Quality organization.

Responsibilities

• Represents Quality function on team activities to integrate contractual and VulcanForms Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation.
• Drives supplier quality performance, including new product development and product quality improvement.
• Provides Quality interpretation of requirements. Develops quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company, Customer and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities.
• Maintains Supplier and Customer quality records
• Supports suppliers in the execution and verification of effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
• Acts as a lead auditor for onsite and remote audits to assess supplier qualification
• Regularly participates or owns writing and updating QMS documentation
• Participates in various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs.
• Performs analysis, tests and process audits to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances.
• Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Recommends corrective actions to address non-conformances.
• Lead investigator for all supplier caused nonconformities
• Travels to suppliers for qualification, development, and onsite inspection as required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years equivalent experience in a medical device or aerospace environment

3+ years of experience in a quality role and 1+ years of data gathering and Root Cause Corrective Action

Experience in a aerospace, medical device, or manufacturing environment

Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) within a Supplier Quality organization

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

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at VulcanForms will be responsible for securing supplies and parts for the production facility, reviewing engineering and manufacturing specifications, communicating material and manufacturing specifications to suppliers, and resolving quality issues. Additionally, this role will focus on customer complaint intake and analysis, supplier data trending, and supplier qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Represents Quality function on team activities to integrate contractual and VulcanForms Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation.
• Drives supplier quality performance, including new product development and product quality improvement
• Provides Quality interpretation of requirements. Develops quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company, Customer and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities.
• Maintains Supplier and Customer quality records
• Supports suppliers in the execution and verification of effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
• Acts as a lead auditor for onsite and remote audits to assess supplier qualification
• Regularly participates or owns writing and updating QMS documentation
• Participates in various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs.
• Performs analysis, tests and process audits to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances.
• Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Recommends corrective actions to address non-conformances.
• Lead investigator for all supplier caused nonconformities
• Travels to suppliers for qualification, development, and onsite inspection as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years equivalent experience in a medical device or aerospace environment
• 3+ years of experience in a quality job role and 1+ years of experience gathering data and performing a Root Cause Corrective Action
• Experience in an aerospace, medical device, or manufacturing environment
• Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS) within a Supplier Quality organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interfacing and presenting to senior and executive leadership
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience working closely with other engineering disciplines in an integrated team environment
• Experience with regulatory requirements
• Experience reviewing contracts, managing suppliers, and/or experience working with inventory
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Auditing accreditation to ASD9100 or ISO13485.

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 companymatch.

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• generous paid time off
• a 401(k) plan with companymatch

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,400 to $145,000.