Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

VulcanForms is a company founded in 2015 dedicated to developing the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution. We specialize in creating advanced digital infrastructure that drives innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across industries like aerospace, defense, medical, and others. Our team combines cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship to deliver high-quality, scalable production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support titanium powder handling operations, including preparation, movement, removal, control, and post-print part handling.
• Manage powder lot control, supplier traceability, job assignment, and related MES/ERP transactions.
• Work within Epicor and shop-floor systems to ensure accurate material tracking, process documentation, and production accountability.
• Execute and document equipment IQ activities in partnership with engineering and operations teams.
• Develop, revise, and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and operator guidance.
• Serve as a hands-on manufacturing engineering resource for operators, technicians, and production teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and material-flow issues impacting powder handling and post-print operations.
• Support DOE activities, process characterization, data review, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and production teams to keep equipment and processes running effectively.
• Work safely in a powder handling environment requiring proper PPE, including respirator use and controlled-area procedures.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering experience in a hands-on production and process support environment.
• Experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment (A&D & Medical Device Mfg. experience is a plus).
• Experience with equipment setup, equipment qualification, IQ documentation, and production readiness.
• Strong ability to write clear work instructions, technical documentation, and manufacturing process procedures.
• Experience working with ERP Systems (Epicor experience is a plus) and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work directly with operators and technicians on the floor.
• Ability to analyze process data, document findings, and support process improvement activities.
• Comfortable working in a highly controlled manufacturing environment and required PPE within a powder handling environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additive manufacturing, metal powder handling, powder control, or post-print operations.
• Titanium, metal powder, powder metallurgy, or materials processing experience.
• Experience in medical device, aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with DOE, Minitab, process validation, or statistical analysis.
• Experience supporting production ramp-up, manufacturing scale-up, or equipment transfer into operations.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $99,584.00 to $136,929.00. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.