PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - $95,800.00 to $131,725.00 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: Play a key hands-on role in scaling advanced manufacturing processes to support high-volume production of precision components. Develop, optimize, and sustain processes that deliver quality, throughput, and operational efficiency. Work closely with Operations, Product Development, Quality, Automation, Supply Chain, and Production to transition new products, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous improvement. On-site, salaried, full-time role in Devens, MA. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost - Provide day-to-day engineering support to production operations by troubleshooting process and equipment issues - Partner with cross-functional teams to transition new products into full-rate production - Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and root cause problem solving - Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPs - Analyze manufacturing data to identify variation, improve capability, and increase efficiency - Collaborate with Automation, Equipment Engineering, and Maintenance to improve uptime, reliability, and OEE - Support process validation, qualification activities, and implementation of engineering changes - Ensure processes comply with quality standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures - Participate in production readiness, capacity planning, and manufacturing scalability initiatives Qualifications: - 5+ years manufacturing engineering experience supporting production environments - Experience improving manufacturing processes in high-volume or precision manufacturing - Strong understanding of process development, production support, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis - Experience with MES and ERP systems - Ability to analyze manufacturing data and apply data-driven decision making - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills - Comfortable working extensively on the manufacturing floor in a hands-on engineering role Preferred: - Experience supporting Consumer Electronics manufacturing - Experience with additive manufacturing, CNC machining, precision assembly, or automated manufacturing systems - Experience with SPC, DOE, and process capability analysis - Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification - Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp - Familiarity with robotics, automation, vision systems, or advanced manufacturing technologies Compensation: - Annual base salary range: $95,800.00 to $131,725.00 *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#: 24592639")