LEAD PRODUCT QUALITY ENGINEER AEROSPACE

LEAD PRODUCT QUALITY ENGINEER - AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: $117,400-$161,500/YR, VulcanForms (Devens, MA) VulcanForms was founded to develop the world?s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution. The company builds and operates advanced digital infrastructure combining scalable additive manufacturing, precision machining, and proven industrial craftsmanship to support aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. About the Role: Own quality strategy and execution for customer programs within VulcanForms? Aerospace and Defense Business Unit. Serve as the primary quality engineering lead for designated product lines, establishing quality systems and process controls throughout the product lifecycle, from initial validation through steady-state production. Represent Quality Engineering in product development and production initiatives, mentor quality team members, and help build quality into programs from the outset. This is an on-site position in Devens, MA. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as the primary quality engineering lead for assigned product lines and customer programs - Manage product lifecycle quality from initial validation through ongoing production - Lead process validations and verification activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, for new product introductions and line expansions - Independently investigate complex product nonconformances and lead Material Review Boards (MRBs) - Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to eliminate systemic failure modes - Establish, deploy, and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) frameworks - Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics and optimize metrology and testing protocols - Author, review, and approve quality system documentation, including DHFs, DMRs, and DHRs - Maintain continuous audit readiness and support compliance with applicable quality standards - Partner with Manufacturing, Process, and Machine Engineering teams to implement proactive quality controls - Support design-for-manufacturability initiatives and quality improvements during product development and production - Provide technical guidance, coaching, and peer reviews for junior quality engineers and inspection technicians - Represent Quality Engineering in cross-functional product development and production activities Qualifications: - 8+ years of progressive quality engineering experience in a highly regulated advanced manufacturing environment - Strong preference for experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing - Bachelor?s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field preferred - Demonstrated expertise with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), process capability studies, and formal risk management tools - Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) - Hands-on experience working under AS9100 or ISO 13485 quality management systems - Familiarity with metal alloys, metallurgy, precision machining, or metal additive manufacturing - Strong problem-solving, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Preferred: - ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) - Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification - Experience with advanced digital production environments and complex metal components - Experience mentoring quality engineers or inspection personnel Compensation: - Annual Salary Range: $117,400 - $161,500 *Actual compensation is based on skills, qualifications, and experience. VulcanForms offers competitive salary and equity packages, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match.