VulcanForms Inc. · 5 hours ago
Staff Product Quality Engineer
Devens, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $176K/yr
6+ years expVulcanForms Inc. is a company focused on reshaping manufacturing through advanced digital infrastructure and scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solutions. The Staff Product Quality Engineer will drive product quality and regulatory compliance throughout the development and production of advanced metal components, working cross-functionally to implement quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
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Responsibilities
Partner closely with R&D, Manufacturing and Operations to integrate quality controls from design through manufacturing, ensuring product designs are manufacturable at scale with minimal defects and meet customer and regulatory requirements
Serve as a core Quality team member during new product development and introduction activities, with focus on metrology and metallurgical testing
Provide hands-on support to manufacturing lines, driving root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions to resolve product and process quality issues
Promote awareness of Quality and Regulatory requirements across teams to ensure compliance with internal Quality Management System standards and external regulations (e.g., ASTM standards for Ti-6Al-4V)
Set up and validate metrology inspection methods and mechanical/metallurgical testing protocols, including operator training
Develop and implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and lead validation/verification of new and existing products and processes
Develop and maintain key quality system documentation including Design History Files (DHF), Device Master Records (DMR), Device History Records (DHR), change orders, and Master Validation Plans
Serve as a Material Review Board team member to evaluate and disposition of non-conformances
Investigate escalated product complaints to root cause and drive timely resolution
Monitor product and process performance metrics and act upon trends to drive continuous improvement to improve product quality and operational efficiency
Support supplier quality activities, including qualification audits, as a subject matter expert and ensure supplier materials meet quality criteria
Collaborate with suppliers and customers to address and resolve quality issues
Develop and implement quality control strategies for Ti-6Al-4V additive manufacturing processes; Establish and validate metallurgical test equipment for titanium alloys (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V), including tensile, hardness, density, and microstructure evaluations
Lead quality engineering projects, working across manufacturing engineering, operations quality control, metallurgical lab, and NPI teams, to develop and implement quality process controls to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 standards
Qualification
Required
6+ years of quality engineering experience, ideally in advanced manufacturing or additive manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of quality system standards and regulatory compliance, including GMP, FDA QSR, and ISO 13485
Proven experience with process validation, root cause analysis, data analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and corrective action implementation
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in metrology techniques and mechanical/metallurgical testing methods
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, influence stakeholders, and drive quality initiatives from concept through production
Excellent communication skills with experience interfacing with suppliers and customers
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered
Hands-on experience with titanium alloys (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V) additive manufacturing processes is a strong plus
Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification is a plus
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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