About us

VulcanForms builds and operates advanced digital infrastructure enabling the world's critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact. Founded in 2015, VulcanForms invented and commercialized the world's first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing (AM) solution and pioneered integrated digital production systems. We are a team of leading technology and operational experts with decades of experience in advanced manufacturing, materials, automation, and robotics. We continuously seek contributors who demonstrate outstanding integrity, intelligence, accountability, and a passion for learning. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

VulcanForms Inc. seeks an Optical Assembly Manager for our Devens, MA, location.

Job Purpose

As an Optical Assembly Manager at VulcanForms Inc., Devens, MA, you will lead various laser and optical-based projects for optical systems for the world's most productive and advanced metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems. VulcanForms Inc. is a manufacturer of complex, high value engineered components in serial production at the world's most powerful additive foundry.

This opportunity is a very hands-on job requiring familiarity with lasers, fiber optics, and optical test equipment and stations. The tasks assigned to this role are technically challenging. They will test your attention to detail and precision but allow you to contribute to defining the production milestones and be a crucial part of the VulcanForms team.

Key Accountabilities

• Directly supervise and train optical staff within our production facility.
• Lead efforts in commissioning and assembling fiber laser systems, performing fiber splicing and routing.
• Identify areas of improvement and collaborate cross-functionally on solutions.
• Provide data collection and reporting to the management team.
• Ensure that the team is assisting the engineering team with new and existing projects.
• Observe and support EHS guidelines.
• Lead, coach, and support the team's growth to reach maximum throughput.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience; or an Associates Degree or certification program of comparable scope
• Experience working with high-power fiber optics and laser amplifier assembly methods
• Experience with setting up and conducting optical, electrical, temperature, and data logging tests
• Experience working in a cleanroom and familiarity with cleanroom best practices
• Experience leading a high-performing team
• Process-based industry experience (aerospace, medical, semiconductor)

Preferred

• Experience with testing software (i.e., LabView)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong sense of ownership
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Excited about taking on new challenges in the metal additive manufacturing industry and working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Self-motivated, hands-on, with a practical mindset, and capable of setting and reaching ambitious goals

ITAR Requirements

• VulcanForms Inc. is a registered ITAR company. To conform to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment
• Generous time off package including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 11 company-paid federal holidays
• 401(k) with company match and stock options