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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 Senior Product Engineer, Additive at VulcanForms, you will design and direct the manufacturing processes within our aerospace & defense business unit that take customer designs and translate them into printable repeatable production processes. You will work on new product introduction and on continuous improvement of parts already in production. You will use advanced manufacturing techniques, automation, and lean manufacturing methods to develop an optimized production part.\nYou will define the processes, procedures, work instructions, and systems that produce our components and sub-assemblies to customer specification, drawing on product design, fabrication, assembly, work-holding, cutting tools, and materials expertise. You will support a wide range of aerospace and defense products.\nKey Responsibilities\nEvaluate customer designs and provide Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) feedback.\nSynthesize technical requirements to support with cost estimation, technical risk assessment, and development timelines.\nPartner with the rest of the product team to make sure processing intent is optimized for customer requirements.\nOwn process development for all print set up and printing operations including materials properties development, simulation analysis, layout optimization, support structure design and stock additions.\nWork with quality resources to ensure appropriate inspection techniques are employed, and are meeting customer needs in both a development, and production context. \nSupport with development of design documentation necessary to support the manufacturing process including manufacturing specs, solid models and drawings. \nWrite 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.\nSupport operations with troubleshooting and problem-solving for all printing processes\nQualifications\n5+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in product or applications development in LPBF or similar additive technology. \nBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field preferred. 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