Sr. Director, Additive Manufacturing Technology & Applications

VulcanForms Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a Sr. Director of Additive Manufacturing Technology & Applications to drive an automated CAD-to-print workflow across our AM platforms.

You will lead design for additive manufacturing, automate build preparation and machine integration, and push process and application development across current and future platforms, including OEM equipment. You will also lead product development and program management for remote deployed systems, translating customer requirements

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the multi-year technical roadmap for a fully automated CAD-to-print workflow, from incoming geometry through a production-ready build.
• Establish validation gates, documentation standards, configuration control, and engineering rigor for deployment.

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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

• As the Sr. Director of Additive Manufacturing Technology & Applications at VulcanForms, you will drive implementation of a fully automated CAD-to-print workflow across VulcanForms' additive manufacturing platforms. Your scope spans design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) and automated part feasibility, build preparation and machine integration, and process and application development across VulcanForms current and future platforms as well as other OEM's equipment. You will work closely with the Digital and Factory Automation Engineering teams to deploy automated end-to-end solutions into our factories.
• You will also provide product development and program management leadership for remote deployed systems, including onsite support for such printers, and translate customer requirements into the technical and manufacturing requirements that drive our production systems. This role sits at the intersection of AM technology, automation, product development, and customer technical engagement. It calls for a hands-on, player-coach leader who can set system-level strategy, lead a small, high-caliber team, and personally engage in detailed engineering work as the workflow scales into future aerospace and defense manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the multi-year technical roadmap for a fully automated CAD-to-print workflow, from incoming customer geometry through a validated, production-ready build. Establish the validation gates, documentation standards, configuration control, and engineering rigor required to deploy