VulcanForms Inc. · 3 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Startup
Devens, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$77K/yr - $105K/yr
1+ years expVulcanForms Inc. is a pioneer in scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solutions, transforming the manufacturing landscape across various critical industries. The Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Startup will provide technical leadership for the commissioning and qualification of 3D laser printers, focusing on operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.
IndustrialInfrastructureManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Work closely with Mechanical, Controls, Process Monitoring and Machine Build teams to coordinate work
Complete Installation Qualification protocols and write reports for the latest generation of printers
Identify areas of improvement of the IQ protocols and implement impactful procedural updates to increase impact and efficiency
Streamline IQ process to ensure process is optimized to bring printers on-line in a timely manner
Learn to generate toolpaths and run prints independently
Develop understanding of printer and protocol processes to develop a decision matrix for what to do when a protocol fails
Develop and execute machine OQ and PQ activities independently
Write and maintain procedures & checklists for repeatable startup of machines
Utilize lean manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process capability, reduce overall costs, and increase capacity
Project management of machine qualification aspect of machine builds
Use data-driven root cause and corrective action tool usage to support business goals & objectives
Ensure the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concerns and adhere to the safety policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
1+ year of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and operations
Proven ability to develop and implement qualified processes using applicable systems (process failure mode and effect analysis, fault tree analysis, process validation, process planning tools, design of experiments)
Knowledge of Industrial Automation tools like, but not limited to, PLCs, drives, motors, IO modules etc
Experience with vision systems within an automation process
Knowledge of PC based data systems and laser printer systems
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques, Quality Systems, and SPC tools
Preferred
Experience in Metal Additive Manufacturing
Experience qualifying equipment for medical manufacturing
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k) plan with company match
Company
VulcanForms Inc.
VulcanForms builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure that enables the world's critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$355MKey Investors
D1 Capital PartnersEclipse VenturesFontinalis Partners
2022-07-05Series C· $250M
2020-05-15Series B· $77M
2019-05-03Series Unknown· $5M
Leadership Team
Kevin Kassekert
Chief Executive Officer
A. John Hart
Co-Founder
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