Staff Quality Control Engineer

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About Us

VulcanForms 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.

VulcanForms Inc. seeks a Staff Quality Control Engineer for our Devens, MA location.

Job Purpose

As a Staff Quality Control Engineer at VulcanForms, your mission is to ensure our Quality Control processes comply with regulatory and customer requirements while driving operational excellence across the factory. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, and Engineering to build accurate data and metrics that improve lead-time predictability. By leading product disposition and corrective actions, you will strengthen customer trust, reduce variation, and empower our value stream teams to resolve issues effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead inspection and testing of materials, equipment, processes, and products to meet quality specifications.
• Implement Quality Control processes that meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Develop and drive measurable quality improvements relating to products and processes.
• Create and validate test and inspection methods, ensuring repeatability and compliance.
• Assure the QMS conforms to customer, internal, industry (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485), and regulatory / legal requirements.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, and Engineering to develop reliable data and metrics that enable accurate lead times.
• Lead the disposition of production material and corrective actions of nonconforming product to ensure compliance, throughput, and customer satisfaction.
• Engage and support shop floor personnel and manufacturing defect prevention teams, using data to drive resolution, containment, and corrective action within closed-loop controls.
• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead manufacturing team discussions to reduce variation and drive process enhancements.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, etc.) to prevent defects and ensure verification / validation of improvements.
• Integrate product and process verifications such as First Articles and audits throughout the value stream to prevent quality escapes and ensure on-time delivery.

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Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

VulcanForms Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing employees with diverse, multi-cultural perspectives. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, empowering our team, and embracing diversity. We welcome all applicants and ensure fair and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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