SR.MFG ENGINEER, INCONEL: $99K+-$136K+

SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, INCONEL - $99,584.00 TO $136,929.00 ANNUALLY VulcanForms was founded in 2015 to develop the world?s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution. The company builds and operates advanced digital infrastructure that supports innovation, growth, and sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through vertically integrated additive manufacturing and precision machining capabilities, VulcanForms delivers end-to-end production at scale. About the Role: As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop, optimize, and sustain Inconel laser powder bed fusion manufacturing processes within VulcanForms? advanced additive manufacturing operations. This hands-on role focuses on printer performance, process capability, and production readiness for high-volume manufacturing of nickel-based superalloy components. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Materials Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Operations teams to develop robust printing processes, improve machine utilization and first-pass yield, and implement standardized methods that enable safe, repeatable, and scalable production. You will also provide day-to-day technical leadership on the manufacturing floor while driving improvements in process stability, equipment reliability, and product quality. Key Responsibilities: - 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 and process variation - Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, improve process capability, and reduce variability - Apply statistical methods and Design of Experiments techniques to manufacturing challenges - Develop, validate, and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing specifications - Support machine installation, IQ/OQ activities, preventive maintenance strategies, and production readiness - Lead root cause investigations for quality escapes, build failures, scrap, and process deviations - Implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions - Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering teams - Support new product introduction and production scale-up - Support PFMEA development, control plans, process validation, and engineering change implementation - Mentor technicians and manufacturing personnel on LPBF process execution and equipment operation best practices - Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements - Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across printing operations Qualifications: - 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in metal additive manufacturing, precision manufacturing, aerospace, or another high-volume manufacturing environment - Experience supporting laser powder bed fusion, metal additive manufacturing, CNC machining, or similarly complex manufacturing processes - Strong understanding of process development, statistical process control, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies - Experience creating manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and engineering standards - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues in a production environment - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills - Must be a U.S. Person due to export-controlled technologies Preferred: - Experience developing manufacturing processes for Inconel or other nickel-based superalloys - Knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, residual stress management, and LPBF defect mechanisms - Experience with process validation, DOE,