SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, POWDER

SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, POWDER - $99,584.00 to $136,929.00 ANNUALLY VulcanForms - founded in 2015 to develop the world?s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure combining scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining in a clean, safety-focused facility. About the Role: Develop, optimize, and sustain titanium powder handling and post-print manufacturing processes to support safe, efficient, and compliant powder movement, processing, control, and traceability across the production lifecycle. Provide hands-on engineering support on the manufacturing floor, lead process improvements, manage powder lot traceability in MES/ERP, and drive operational excellence to enable reliable industrial-scale production. On-site, salaried, full-time role in Devens, MA. Key Responsibilities: - Support titanium powder handling operations including powder preparation, movement, removal, control, and post-print part handling - Manage powder lot control, supplier traceability, job assignment, and MES/ERP transactions (Epicor experience preferred) - Ensure accurate material tracking, process documentation, and production accountability in shop-floor systems - Support setup, qualification, and implementation of powder handling and post-print equipment; execute IQ activities - Develop, revise, and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and operator guidance - Serve as hands-on manufacturing engineering resource for operators, technicians, and production teams - Troubleshoot equipment, process, and material-flow issues affecting powder handling and post-print operations - Support DOE activities, process characterization, data review, and manufacturing process documentation - Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production to maintain equipment and process performance - Work safely in controlled powder-handling environments requiring proper PPE and respirator use Qualifications: - Manufacturing engineering experience in hands-on production and process support environments - Experience in regulated industry manufacturing (aerospace, defense, medical device preferred) - Equipment setup, qualification, IQ documentation, and production readiness experience - Strong ability to write clear work instructions and technical documentation - Experience with ERP systems and MES (Epicor experience a plus) - Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work directly with operators and technicians on the floor - Ability to analyze process data, document findings, and support process improvement activities - Comfortable working in controlled manufacturing environments requiring PPE and powder-handling protocols Preferred: - Experience with additive manufacturing, metal powder handling, powder control, or post-print operations - Titanium, powder metallurgy, or materials processing experience - Experience with DOE, Minitab, process validation, or statistical analysis - Experience supporting production ramp-up, manufacturing scale-up, or equipment transfer into operations Compensation: - Annual base salary range: $99,584.00 to $136,929.00 *Actual compensation based on skills, qualifications, and experience. VulcanForms offers competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match. Location / Team: Operations & Manufacturing - Devens, MA Application / Contact: TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE BLUE "MORE INFORMATION" BUTTON TO COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH THE VULCANFORMS WEBSITE, & CONTACT MASSHIRE NORTH CENTRAL VIA EMAIL FOR REFERRAL ASSISTANCE: [email protected] (SUBJECT LINE: "JOB ORDER ID#: 24592654")