{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"78495abeabe1a992d5c8f484","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/78495abeabe1a992d5c8f484","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/78495abeabe1a992d5c8f484","title":"Associate Product Development Engineer","description":"About Us\n\nFounded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, 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. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.\n\nJob Purpose\n\nAs an Associate Product Engineer, Medical Devices at VulcanForms, you will help define and execute the manufacturing processes that take our printed parts from the build plate to a finished, inspected product. Working under the direction of senior engineers, you will support continuous improvement of the production line, applying advanced manufacturing techniques, automation, and lean manufacturing methods to develop optimized production processes.\n\nYou will build and maintain the processes, procedures, work instructions, and documentation that produce our components and sub-assemblies to customer specification, with a focus on increasing throughput while holding a high standard for quality.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport operations to keep product moving through the factory seamlessly and efficiently.\nOwn end to end cycle time for an assigned set of medical device parts, from the additive process through post-processing to customer shipment.\nParticipate in Kaizen events, contributing the data and process analysis needed to address bottlenecks.\nWork with quality resources to ensure appropriate inspection techniques are employed and are meeting customer needs in both development and production contexts.\nWrite and maintain work instructions and process-related quality documentation, adapting existing processes for new products and keeping files, programs, and revisions under proper configuration control.\nReview and disposition non-conforming material to keep parts moving through the factory.\nTroubleshoot and problem-solve alongside operations across every process step between printing and final delivery.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.\n0-3 years of manufacturing, process, or product engineering experience, including internship and co-op experience.\nProficiency in advanced 3D CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks) preferred.\nWorking knowledge of metal manufacturing processes across both additive and subtractive methods.\nExposure to a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA 21 CFR, or equivalent) preferred.\n\nAdditional Details\n\nLocation: Onsite at Devens, MA.\n\nReports to: Operations Program Manager\n\nVulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. 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