VulcanForms Inc. is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Harvard

VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Devens, MA location. This key position is responsible for taking new products from post-print to finished product by developing and scaling robust post-processing and subtractive manufacturing operations.

Job Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership for the Production Team, defining process requirements, coordinating suppliers, and implementing tooling and equipment solutions for post-processing printed parts and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and support the design of subtractive post-processing steps for new product introductions.
• Oversee the implementation of subtractive manufacturing processes by collaborating with in-house technicians and external suppliers.
• Define functional requirements for tooling, fixturing, and post-processing equipment.
• Write and maintain detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process documentation.
• Lead Installation Qualifications (IQ) for manufacturing equipment and support QC and Quality Engineering in Operational and Performance Qualifications (OQ/PQ).
• Engage early in the NPI process to understand part requirements and contribute to design-for-manufacturability (DFM) decisions.
• Collaborate with product and manufacturing teams to define takt time, throughput targets, and resource needs.
• Work with the HSSE team to assess risks and ensure that new equipment and processes meet internal safety and ergonomic standards.
• Drive process improvements aimed at scrap reduction and cost savings using root cause analysis, lean tools and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on post-processing and/or subtractive methods.
• Hands-on experience developing and scaling production processes, including working with CNC equipment and subtractive manufacturing techniques.
• Proficiency in process qualification tools and methods.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including working with suppliers, technicians, and internal engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Experience creating and maintaining process documentation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.

Preferred

• Experience with metal additive manufacturing and transitioning printed parts to finished product.
• Familiarity with CNC machining principles, GD&T, and tooling design.
• Background in regulated or quality-controlled environments.
• Exposure to ERP/MES systems, manufacturing data tools, and safety or ergonomic assessments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment.
• Generous time off package, including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 14 company-paid federal holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and stock options.

VulcanForms Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing employees with diverse, multi-cultural perspectives. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, empowering our team, and embracing diversity.