Senior Factory Efficiency Engineer

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Job Purpose As the Senior Factory Efficiency Engineer , you will be a data-driven architect of operational excellence, optimizing the high-precision workflows and "lights-out" manufacturing strategies that power VulcanForms’ production scale. You will act as the bridge between the factory floor and our automation engineering squads, utilizing industrial engineering principles and advanced manufacturing data to systematically eliminate waste, simplify complex processes, and maximize 24/7 factory scalability. In this role, you will own the tracking, analysis, and optimization of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across our bleeding-edge manufacturing cells. Your goal is to identify operational constraints, high-cost labor areas, and low-throughput processes, translating your findings into engineered solutions and standardized guidelines that ensure maximum factory uptime and cost efficiency. Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining Key Responsibilities OEE & Capacity Constraint Identification: Lead the data collection, analysis, and tracking of improvements to OEE and reduction of constraints within the system. Factory Simulation Model & Value Stream Mapping: Maintain the detailed factory simulation model, including full value stream map, identifying upcoming changes and potential impacts to ensure contingencies are in place to protect operational goals. Strategic Planning: Create alignment to company strategy, ensuring a factory will be ready for new product when needed and that capacity constraints are known and addressed proactively. Standardization & Alignment: Develop comprehensive factory efficiency & integration guidelines and validate them across factories. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner closely with Operations, Quality, and Automation Projects Engineering teams to ensure that new automation cells and 3rd-party machinery integrate seamlessly into real-world factory workflows without disrupting existing throughput. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) within a high-stakes, high-precision production environment. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Expert-level knowledge of automation, discrete event simulation, python scripting, material flow planning, 2D and 3D factory CAD systems. Preferred Qualifications Proven track record of driving efficiency models specifically tailored for highly automated or "lights-out" manufacturing initiatives. Hands-on familiarity with metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) environments and the unique capacity, powder-handling, and post-processing bottlenecks associated with them. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. 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 $115,400 to $158,700. 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.