VulcanForms is seeking a Sr. Applications Development Engineer to design and optimize their high-speed laser-powder-bed-fusion process and digital workflow to deliver production-ready parts at scale, enabling transformative outcomes for customers and the future of advanced manufacturing.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in product or applications development, preferably with a focus on LPBF or directed energy deposition (DED) processes.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks.
- Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Familiarity with quality management systems and associated standards.
- Knowledge of subtractive manufacturing operations (e.g. milling, turning) and their design constraints is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Partner with hardware, software and operations teams to develop and implement integrated process – from R&D through pilot runs to full serial production – achieving high manufacturing readiness levels.
- Create and iterate LPBF process recipes and build configurations, including build files, post-process sequences, and machine integration to ensure consistent production of parts within the VulcanForms platform.
- Translate user requirements into engineering specifications that guide end-to-end product and process development; collaborate with internal teams to optimize part designs for LPBF, balancing geometry, supports, tolerances and material performance.
- Build and iterate parts, hardware, and tools to support First Article Inspection and production launches of products in medical, aerospace, consumer, defense, and other industries.
- Serve as the technical interface with customers, program managers, and operations leaders – communicating development status, sharing findings, troubleshooting issues, and aligning on production plans.
- Own root cause analysis of print defects and drive corrective actions through rapid iteration and testing.
- Develop application-specific process workflows that meet customer requirements for dimensional accuracy, mechanical performance and surface finish.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
