Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, Vulcan Forms 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.

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, Vulcan Forms 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.

As a Staff Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer, Consumer Technology, you will serve as a primary technical driver for the deployment, commissioning, and operational stability of Vulcan Forms’ industrial hardware infrastructure for our consumer technology business. You will own the technical execution of equipment selection, initial unboxing, and facility integration through strict installation and operational qualifications. This role spans a diverse and advanced asset matrix, including industrial post-processing, automation, and metal additive systems, requiring a proactive problem‑solver who can ensure our machinery runs reliably in a 24/7 production environment.

• Equipment Commissioning & Validation:
  Lead the end-to-end deployment, site integration, and qualification (IQ/OQ/SAT) of diverse industrial manufacturing equipment, including (but not limited to):
  Metal 3D Printers, Vacuum/Atmosphere Heat Treatment Furnaces, depowdering systems, Wire EDM, Build Plate Resurfacing/Milling machinery, and industrial Clean lines.
• Equipment Selection and Implementation:
  Lead selection and procurement efforts for equipment required to meet product manufacturing capability and throughput requirements. Design and integrate machine fixturing and work holding solutions to enable efficient equipment operation.
• Vendor & OEM Interface:
  Act as the primary technical point of contact for external equipment manufacturers, managing delivery timelines, technical installation requirements, and troubleshooting major hardware anomalies.
• Hardware Stability & Optimization:
  Define, monitor, and improve equipment-level performance metrics, driving initiatives to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Uptime while…