Production Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

Job Purpose As a Production Manufacturing Engineer at VulcanForms, you will play a key role in scaling advanced manufacturing processes that support high-volume production of precision components for the Consumer Electronics industry. This hands-on position is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that deliver exceptional quality, throughput, and operational efficiency while supporting the production of next-generation products. Working closely with Operations, Product Development, Quality, Automation, Supply Chain, and Production teams, you will identify process improvements, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, implement robust production controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing floor. You will help transition new products into production, improve equipment performance, standardize work instructions, and leverage manufacturing data to improve process capability and product quality. The ideal candidate is an action-oriented manufacturing engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, and is passionate about building scalable processes that enable world-class manufacturing performance. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost. Provide day-to-day engineering support to production operations by troubleshooting process and equipment issues. Partner with cross-functional teams to successfully transition new products from development into full-rate production. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and root cause problem-solving methodologies. Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures. Analyze manufacturing data to identify process variation, improve capability, and increase production efficiency. Collaborate with Automation, Equipment Engineering, and Maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime, process reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Support process validation, qualification activities, and implementation of engineering changes. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures. Participate in production readiness activities, capacity planning, and manufacturing scalability initiatives. Qualifications 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting production environments. Experience improving manufacturing processes within high-volume or precision manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of process development, production support, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis. Experience working with MES and ERP systems. Ability to analyze manufacturing data and use data-driven decision making to improve process performance. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams. Comfortable working extensively on the manufacturing floor in a hands-on engineering role. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Consumer Electronics manufacturing. Experience with additive manufacturing, CNC machining, precision assembly, or automated manufacturing systems. Experience with statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and process capability analysis. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification. Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp. Familiarity with robotics, automation, vision systems, or advanced manufacturing technologies. 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 $95,800.00 to $131,725.00. About Us 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.