SENIOR FACTORY EFFICIENCY ENGINEER

SENIOR FACTORY EFFICIENCY ENGINEER - $115,400 to $158,700 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 supporting aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through vertically integrated additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver end-to-end production at scale. About the Role: Serve as a data-driven architect of operational excellence, optimizing high-precision workflows and lights-out manufacturing strategies that support VulcanForms' production scale. Apply industrial engineering principles and manufacturing data to eliminate waste, simplify processes, and maximize 24/7 factory scalability. Own the tracking, analysis, and optimization of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across advanced manufacturing cells. Identify constraints, high-cost labor areas, and low-throughput processes, then develop engineered solutions and standardized guidelines to improve factory uptime and cost efficiency. Team: Join the Engineering team in Devens, MA. The team works closely with Operations, Quality, Automation Projects Engineering, and other cross-functional groups to develop scalable factory systems, integrate automation and third-party machinery, and improve advanced additive manufacturing and precision machining operations. Key Responsibilities: - Lead data collection, analysis, and improvement tracking for OEE and system constraints - Identify operational bottlenecks, high-cost labor areas, and low-throughput processes - Maintain the detailed factory simulation model and full value stream map - Identify upcoming changes and potential impacts, establishing contingencies to protect operational goals - Align factory capacity and efficiency plans with company strategy - Ensure facilities are prepared for new products and proactively address capacity constraints - Develop and validate factory efficiency and integration guidelines across facilities - Partner with Operations, Quality, and Automation Projects Engineering teams - Ensure new automation cells and third-party machinery integrate seamlessly into factory workflows - Protect existing throughput during equipment, process, and automation changes - Develop solutions that improve efficiency, uptime, throughput, and cost performance Qualifications: - Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement in a high-precision production environment - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field - Expert knowledge of automation, discrete event simulation, Python scripting, material flow planning, and 2D and 3D factory CAD systems - Strong manufacturing data analysis, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience developing efficiency models for highly automated or lights-out manufacturing - Familiarity with metal additive manufacturing environments - Knowledge of capacity, powder-handling, and post-processing bottlenecks - Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification Compensation: - Annual base salary range: $115,400 to $158,700 *Actual compensation is based on skills, qualifications, and experience. VulcanForms offers competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Application / Contact: TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE BLUE "MORE INFORMATION" BUTTON TO COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH THE VULCANFORMS WEBSITE, AND CONTACT MASSHIRE NORTH CENTRAL VIA EMAIL FOR REFERRAL ASSISTANCE: [email protected] (SUBJECT LINE:"JOB ORDER ID#: 24775357")