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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.\nJob Purpose\nAs a NPI Manufacturing Process Development Engineer I, Consumer Technology, you will support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes that translate customer designs into repeatable, high-quality physical products. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will assist with process development activities across the digital manufacturing workflow, including laser processing, print layouts, thermal processing, and related post-print operations.\nYou will apply foundational engineering principles, execute defined experiments and tests, analyze manufacturing data, and document results to help establish and maintain stable manufacturing processes. This role provides an opportunity to build hands-on expertise in advanced manufacturing, materials processing, and data-driven process development while contributing to the successful production of consumer technology products.\nKey Responsibilities\nProcess Development Support: Assist senior engineers with the development, documentation, and improvement of 3D digital manufacturing processes, including laser printing, stress relief, heat treatment, and part extraction.\nExperiment Execution: Execute defined experiments, engineering trials, and test plans under guidance to evaluate process parameters, material behavior, mechanical properties, surface finish, and other product requirements.\nData Collection & Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing and experimental data using established statistical and engineering tools. Identify basic trends and communicate findings to the engineering team.\nProcess Monitoring: Support the monitoring of manufacturing process performance and help identify deviations from established process windows, specifications, or standard procedures.\nDefect Investigation Support: Assist with investigations of failed builds, non-conformances, dimensional issues, and material or process variations by gathering data, performing defined analyses, and documenting observations.\nProcess Documentation: Create and maintain engineering documentation, including test reports, work instructions, process specifications, experimental results, and standard operating procedures under guidance.\nManufacturing Support: Work with engineering, operations, quality, and other cross-functional partners to address routine manufacturing issues and support successful execution of production processes.\nDesign for Manufacturability Support: Assist Applications and Design teams with Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) activities by applying established guidelines to customer designs, support structures, and post-processing requirements.\nContinuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement activities focused on manufacturing consistency, quality, yield, productivity, and reduction of process variation.\nTechnical Learning: Build knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and company procedures through hands-on work, training, and coaching from experienced engineers.\nQualifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\nExperience: 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience. Relevant internships, co-op assignments, research, laboratory, or academic project experience in manufacturing or materials processing may be considered.\nEngineering Fundamentals: Broad theoretical understanding of engineering principles related to manufacturing processes, materials, heat transfer, mechanics, or related technical areas.\nData Analysis: Foundational ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret engineering or experimental data.\nStatistical Knowledge: Basic knowledge of statistical methods, Design of Experiments (DOE), or Statistical Process Control (SPC) through coursework, research, internships, or industry experience.\nMaterials Knowledge: General understanding of material properties, thermal processing, mechanical testing, microstructure, or manufacturing process fundamentals.\nProblem Solving: Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and established procedures to routine technical problems and recognize when issues require escalation.\nCommunication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document experimental results and communicate technical information.\nCollaboration: Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nInternship, co-op, research, or project experience in metal additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor processing, aerospace manufacturing, injection molding, materials processing, or another high-precision manufacturing environment.\nExposure to statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.\nFamiliarity with CAD, technical drawings, engineering specifications, or manufacturing documentation.\nHands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience involving materials characterization, mechanical testing, thermal processing, or process development.\nVulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. 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