VulcanForms
Staff NPI Quality Engineer - Consumer Technology
$117K–$162K
Devens, MA · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years of quality engineering experience; ideally in advanced manufacturing or additive manufacturing environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
About the job
Leads quality strategy and validation for new consumer technology products, guiding advanced metal additive manufacturing programs from development through scalable production.
What you'll do
- Lead NPI quality strategy, risk management, and readiness from development through production ramp.
- Define process validation and scalable SPC frameworks; monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead cross-functional quality projects, supplier quality activities, and non-conformance reviews to support compliance with quality standards.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional NPI programs or quality initiatives from development through production launch.
- Expertise in process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), SPC, process capability, FMEA, 8D/root-cause analysis, CAPA, GD&T and statistical problem solving.
- Strong knowledge of quality system standards and regulatory compliance, including GMP, FDA QSR, and ISO 13485.
- Proficiency in metrology techniques and mechanical/metallurgical testing methods.
Nice to have
- Direct experience with metal additive manufacturing, particularly Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF).
- Experience with titanium alloys, including Ti-6Al-4V, and/or high-temperature alloys.
Pay
$117,400 to $161,500 (annual base salary)
Tools
IQ/OQ/PQ, SPC, FMEA, 8D, CAPA, GD&T, Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Ti-6Al-4V
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