Vulcanforms

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Inconel

Devens, MA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$137kDetected 7 days ago

Supply ChainProcess ImprovementERPMedical DevicesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationLean Manufacturing

About the role

Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability.
This hands-on role will focus on driving printer performance, process capability, and production readiness for high-volume manufacturing of nickel-based superalloy components.
You will provide day-to-day technical leadership on the manufacturing floor while driving continuous improvement across printing operations, process stability, equipment reliability, and product quality.

Develop, qualify, and optimize Inconel LPBF manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
Own process development for new products from initial print parameter development through production release.
Support daily production by troubleshooting print failures, process variation, machine performance, and build quality issues.
Develop, validate, and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing specifications.
Partner with Equipment Engineering to commission, qualify, and improve LPBF printing systems.
Support machine installation, IQ/OQ activities, preventative maintenance strategies, and production readiness.
Collaborate with Materials Engineering to evaluate print parameters, material behavior, heat treatment requirements, and metallurgical performance of Inconel alloys.
Lead root cause investigations for quality escapes, build failures, scrap, and process deviations while implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering to support new product introduction (NPI) and production scale-up.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on printer uptime, Overall Equipment Effectiveness(OEE), yield, cycle time reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.

Strong understanding of process development, statistical process control, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Must be a U.S. Person due to export-controlled technologies.

Experience with EOS, Nikon SLM Solutions, Renishaw, or equivalent LPBF systems.
Knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, residual stress management, and defect mechanisms associated with LPBF manufacturing.
Experience with process validation, DOE, PFMEA, SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Familiarity with MES, ERP, and manufacturing data collection systems.
Experience supporting high-volume production environments and new product introductions.
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
and a 401(k) plan with company match.

We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries.

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.
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.
Job Purpose As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and sustaining Inconel laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturing processes within VulcanForms' advanced additive manufacturing operations.
Working closely with Production, Quality, Materials Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Operations teams, you will develop robust printing processes, optimize machine utilization, improve first-pass yield, and implement standardized manufacturing methods that enable safe, repeatable, and scalable production.

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