SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, INCONEL - \$99,584.00 to \$136,929.00 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: Develop, optimize, and sustain Inconel LPBF manufacturing processes to enable safe, repeatable, high-volume production of nickel-based superalloy components. Provide hands-on technical leadership on the manufacturing floor, drive printer performance and process capability, support production readiness and NPI, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. On-site, salaried, full-time role in Devens, MA. Note: Must be a U.S. Person due to export-controlled technologies. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, qualify, and optimize Inconel LPBF printing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost - Own process development from initial parameter development through production release - Support daily production by troubleshooting print failures and process variation - Analyze manufacturing data, run DOE and statistical methods to identify trends and reduce variability - Develop, validate, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing specifications - Support machine installation, IQ/OQ activities, preventative maintenance strategies, and production readiness - Lead root cause investigations for quality escapes, build failures, scrap, and process deviations and implement corrective actions - Collaborate with Production, Quality, Materials, Equipment Engineering, and Supply Chain for NPI and scale-up - Support PFMEA, control plans, process validation, and engineering change implementation - Mentor technicians and manufacturing personnel on LPBF best practices and equipment operation - Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while promoting operational excellence Qualifications: - 5+ years manufacturing engineering experience in metal additive manufacturing, precision manufacturing, aerospace, or other complex production environments - Experience with LPBF or similar metal additive processes and/or CNC machining - Strong knowledge of process development, SPC, root cause analysis, DOE, and continuous improvement methodologies - Experience creating manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and engineering standards - Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues in production - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or otherwise ITAR-eligible) Preferred: - Experience developing Inconel or other nickel-based superalloy processes - Knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, residual stress management, and LPBF defect mechanisms - Experience with PFMEA, SPC, Six Sigma, process validation, and DOE - Familiarity with MES/ERP systems and manufacturing data collection - Experience supporting high-volume production and NPI; Lean manufacturing background Compensation: - Annual base salary range: \$99,584.00 to \$136,929.00 *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: EHALLORAN@MASSHIRENORTHCENTRALCC.COM (SUBJECT LINE: \"JOB ORDER ID#: 24592653\")