Associate NPI Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer
About The Position
As an Associate NPI Manufacturing Equipment Development Engineer for Consumer Technology, you will drive deployment, commissioning, and operational stability of VulcanForms’ industrial hardware infrastructure. You will own technical execution from equipment selection and initial unboxing through facility integration and installation and operational qualifications. The role covers industrial post-processing, automation, and metal additive systems, with a focus on reliable operation in a 24/7 production environment. You will lead equipment deployment and qualification, help select and procure machinery, develop fixturing and workholding, and serve as the technical point of contact for equipment manufacturers. You will monitor and improve equipment performance, document operating and maintenance procedures, train production staff, and coordinate with Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Process Engineering to integrate equipment safely with factory layouts and enterprise data/SCADA networks.
Requirements
- 0 to 2 years of progressive engineering experience managing complex equipment deployment, factory automation, or industrial machinery integration in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.
- Documented experience executing formal equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and mechanical troubleshooting frameworks.
- Hands-on familiarity with at least two major industrial equipment categories, such as CNC/EDM machining, vacuum/fluid/pneumatic systems, high-temperature thermal systems, robotic automation, or industrial chemical/clean processing.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong project management and communication skills, including the ability to manage vendor relationships and clearly report machine-readiness metrics to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end deployment, site integration, and qualification (IQ/OQ/SAT) of industrial manufacturing equipment, including metal 3D printers, vacuum/atmosphere heat-treatment furnaces, depowdering systems, Wire EDM, build-plate resurfacing/milling machinery, and industrial clean lines.
- Lead equipment selection and procurement to meet product manufacturing capability and throughput requirements.
- Design and integrate machine fixturing and workholding solutions for efficient equipment operation.
- Serve as the primary technical contact for external equipment manufacturers, managing delivery timelines, technical installation requirements, and troubleshooting major hardware anomalies.
- Define, monitor, and improve equipment-level performance metrics, maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and uptime while minimizing MTBF and MTTR.
- Author standard operating procedures, equipment preventative-maintenance schedules, and facility integration logs.
- Train production staff to operate equipment safely and effectively.
- Collaborate with Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Process Engineering to integrate equipment safely into factory-floor layouts and enterprise data/SCADA networks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Competitive salary and equity package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
