Associate Product Engineer
At a glance
Junior Software Engineering role at VulcanForms. Devens · full-time · $68,000–$94,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep assigned medical-device parts moving from metal printing through finishing, inspection and shipment to customers
- Track end-to-end cycle time for your parts and help operations resolve delays across each production step
- Bring data and process analysis to improvement events to identify and address production bottlenecks
- Coordinate inspection methods with quality teams for both product development and ongoing production
- Create and update work instructions and quality records, controlling revisions as processes change for new products
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials, manufacturing or biomedical engineering, or a related discipline
- Up to three years in manufacturing, process or product engineering, including internship and co-op work
- Working familiarity with metal production using additive and subtractive methods
Who this fits
This junior role suits an early-career engineer who wants hands-on responsibility for medical-device production processes while working under senior engineers. You’ll work onsite in Devens, Massachusetts, and report to the Operations Program Manager.
From the employer
Founded 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.
Job Purpose
As 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.
You 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Support operations to keep product moving through the factory seamlessly and efficiently.
- Own end to end cycle time for an assigned set of medical device parts, from the additive process through post-processing to customer shipment.
- Participate in Kaizen events, contributing the data and process analysis needed to address bottlenecks.
- Work with quality resources to ensure appropriate inspection techniques are employed and are meeting customer needs in both development and production contexts.
- Write 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.
- Review and disposition non-conforming material to keep parts moving through the factory.
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve alongside operations across every process step between printing and final delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 0-3 years of manufacturing, process, or product engineering experience, including internship and co-op experience.
- Proficiency in advanced 3D CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks) preferred.
- Working knowledge of metal manufacturing processes across both additive and subtractive methods.
- Exposure to a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA 21 CFR, or equivalent) preferred.
Additional Details
Location: Onsite at Devens, MA.
Reports to: Operations Program Manager
VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
The annual base salary range for this position is $68,000 to $94,000.
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