The AM Equipment & Process Manager owns Vulcanforms' laser powder bed fusion platform end-to-end — from machine health and vendor relationships to process parameter development and production build management. This is a manager role at the intersection of equipment ownership, people leadership, and product development. The ideal candidate brings deep LPBF technical expertise combined with the ability to build and lead a team of operators and maintenance technicians, both internal and external. A core part of this role is driving the development of new products and materials on the LPBF platform, translating process capability into manufacturable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the LPBF equipment fleet, including maintenance scheduling, performance monitoring, and lifecycle planning
Directly manage a team of machine operators and maintenance technicians, including contractors and external service personnel
Lead process parameter development across relevant alloy systems, from initial development through qualification and production release
Drive new product development on the LPBF platform — collaborating with engineering and design teams to translate part requirements into qualified, production-ready processes
Manage production build planning and execution, coordinating with internal teams on scheduling, powder inventory, and shared equipment
Serve as primary point of contact for equipment and powder suppliers — managing vendor relationships, service contracts, and procurement
Drive continuous improvement in yield, build quality, and machine utilization
Document and maintain process standards, SOPs, and build record
Qualifications
STEM degree (Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field)
5+ years of direct LPBF experience, with demonstrated expertise in process parameter development and new product introduction
Hands-on experience developing and qualifying parts in high-performance alloy systems
Prior experience managing or leading technical teams, including contractors or external vendors
Experience with vendor management and production operations in a manufacturing environment
Strong cross-functional communicator able to align engineering, operations, and external partners
VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
The annual base salary range for this position is $152,821.00 to $210,129.00.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Devens
Skills
Additive Manufacturingunmatched
Build Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing Process Management (MPM)unmatched
Material Scienceunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Process Capabilityunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Production Managementunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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