Vulcanforms

Vulcanforms

Sr. NPI Product Development Engineer

Devens, MA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$106k-$171kDetected 4 days ago
Data AnalysisSolidWorksSiemens NXCreoGD&TLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTolerance Analysis

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.
  • NPI Product Development Engineer at VulcanForms, you will serve as a principal technical leader responsible for architecting and optimizing our high-speed laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes and advanced digital workflows.
  • Architect, govern, and scale integrated LPBF process workflows from initial R&D through high-volume serial production, systematically elevating Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, standardization, and optimization of core LPBF process recipes and complex build configurations; define the platform standards that ensure repeatability and traceability across the VulcanForms fleet.
  • Synthesize highly complex customer and market requirements into foundational engineering specifications; champion top-down Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) methodologies that maximize geometric freedom while balancing supports, tolerances, and metallurgical performance.
  • Own systemic root cause investigations for complex print defects, implementing org-wide corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through advanced data analytics and iterative testing.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with downstream automation, machining, and finishing process owners to embed comprehensive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles from day one.
  • 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 foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

Requirements

  • Expert-level proficiency in advanced 3D CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks) along with specialized build-preparation tools (e.g., Magics, nTopology, Amphyon).
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field; Master's or Ph.D. is highly preferred.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
  • Master's or Ph.D. is highly preferred.

Compensation

  • VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package.
  • The annual base salary range for this position is $106,000 to $171,000.

Benefits

  • We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries.
  • Oversee the technical execution of First Article Inspections (FAI) and critical production launches for high-stakes industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor.

Company info

  • 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 Sr.
  • Your mission is to bridge the gap between complex R&D breakthroughs and full serial production, establishing scalable engineering frameworks that ensure unmatched print quality, system reliability, and manufacturing efficiency across the entire organization.
  • You will act as a primary technical authority, influencing cross-functional roadmaps across hardware, software, materials, and operations to deliver high-consequence, production-ready parts for our most strategic global customers.
  • Serve as the definitive technical subject matter expert (SME) for tier-one customers, program management, and executive leaders-driving alignment on production roadmaps, steering technical reviews, and resolving high-priority engineering challenges.
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