NPI Manufacturing Process Development Engineer - Consumer Technology

VulcanForms Inc.•Devens, MA

18h•$69,000 - $95,000

About The Position

As 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. You 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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.
Broad theoretical understanding of engineering principles related to manufacturing processes, materials, heat transfer, mechanics, or related technical areas.
Foundational ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret engineering or experimental data.
Basic knowledge of statistical methods, Design of Experiments (DOE), or Statistical Process Control (SPC) through coursework, research, internships, or industry experience.
General understanding of material properties, thermal processing, mechanical testing, microstructure, or manufacturing process fundamentals.
Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and established procedures to routine technical problems and recognize when issues require escalation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document experimental results and communicate technical information.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Internship, 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.
Exposure to statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.
Familiarity with CAD, technical drawings, engineering specifications, or manufacturing documentation.
Hands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience involving materials characterization, mechanical testing, thermal processing, or process development.

Responsibilities

Assist senior engineers with the development, documentation, and improvement of 3D digital manufacturing processes, including laser printing, stress relief, heat treatment, and part extraction.
Execute defined experiments, engineering trials, and test plans under guidance to evaluate process parameters, material behavior, mechanical properties, surface finish, and other product requirements.
Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing and experimental data using established statistical and engineering tools. Identify basic trends and communicate findings to the engineering team.
Support the monitoring of manufacturing process performance and help identify deviations from established process windows, specifications, or standard procedures.
Assist with investigations of failed builds, non-conformances, dimensional issues, and material or process variations by gathering data, performing defined analyses, and documenting observations.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including test reports, work instructions, process specifications, experimental results, and standard operating procedures under guidance.
Work with engineering, operations, quality, and other cross-functional partners to address routine manufacturing issues and support successful execution of production processes.
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.
Participate in process improvement activities focused on manufacturing consistency, quality, yield, productivity, and reduction of process variation.
Build knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and company procedures through hands-on work, training, and coaching from experienced engineers.