Director, Product Development Engineering; Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Position: Director, Product Development Engineering (Laser Powder Bed Fusion)
Location: Devens

About UsFounded 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.

Job Purpose As the Director, Product Development Engineering (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) at Vulcan Forms, you will lead the development of new medical device products on our high-speed laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) platforms, taking customer programs from concept and design through process development, validation, and production launch. In this hands-on, customer-facing role, you will serve as the trusted technical partner to our medical device customers, building long-term relationships with their engineering, quality, and supply chain teams and translating their clinical and design requirements into manufacturable LPBF products.

You will provide technical leadership on implants, surgical instruments, and other critical medical components—guiding DfAM, build preparation, post-processing, and verification activities so that new products launch with the print quality, reliability, and yield that regulated medical applications demand. You will lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of product development engineers, and partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver each program on time.

By combining deep LPBF expertise, disciplined design controls, and strong customer relationships, you will make Vulcan Forms the development and manufacturing partner of choice for leading medical device companies.

Key Responsibilities Medical Device Product Development:
Lead the development of new medical device products on Vulcan Forms’ LPBF platforms, from customer concept and design inputs through DfAM, process development, design verification, and transfer to production.

LPBF Process Development & Validation:
Own parameter development, build preparation, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new products, delivering robust, repeatable LPBF processes that meet medical device material, dimensional, and cleanliness requirements.

Engineering Team Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product development engineers, application specialists, and technical leads; set clear priorities across concurrent customer programs, coach engineers on technical and customer-facing skills, and foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Customer Relationship Management:
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for medical device customers, building trusted, long-term relationships with their engineering, quality, and supply chain teams; lead design reviews, program updates, and co-development initiatives, and partner with Commercial to identify and grow new product opportunities.

Technical Leadership in DfAM & DFM:
Act as the technical authority on Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) for medical applications, guiding customers and internal…