Director, Manufacturing

About Us

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, 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 Director, Manufacturing for our Devens location.

Job Purpose

The Director of Manufacturing will architect and scale the operating systems that power our Devens production site. This leader will design the foundational processes, workforce models, and continuous improvement systems required to support this site’s rapid expansion, from scaling our printer capacity to maturing the operating rhythms that enable 24/7 manufacturing. Working in partnership with the existing site management team, the Director will unify production, maintenance, and facilities operations under a cohesive, modern operating system. This leader will also build the structured NPI and engineering-handoff mechanisms needed to industrialize new products, ensuring that Devens becomes the blueprint for future sites. This is a hands-on, 0–1 role that requires a builder who can establish scalable systems while elevating and empowering current leaders.

Key Responsibilities

- Scale Devens’ manufacturing operations to support growth of our printers and associated post-processing equipment.

- Redesign Devens’ alternative work schedule (AWS) to support stable 24/7 production, maintenance, and facilities coverage.

- Lead and align production, maintenance, and facilities through existing site managers.

- Drive a proactive safety culture with daily safety walks, increased near-miss reporting, and elimination of repeat HSSE findings.

- Implement a disciplined quality environment with strong documentation, SPC readiness, and continuous improvement of work instructions.

- Achieve strong and sustainable OEE performance through improved equipment reliability, mature maintenance practices, and optimized technician coverage

- Improve On-Time Delivery through enhanced planning, capacity modeling, and execution accountability.

- Expand maintenance and service technician teams to full 24/7 coverage and establish OEM service agreements to reduce downtime.

- Build a structured NPI pipeline with EVT/DVT/PVT gating, DFX integration, and effective engineering-to-production handoff.

- Develop scalable operating systems and playbooks that allow Devens to serve as the model for future sites.

Qualifications

- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing leadership within a complex high volume production environment, preferably in aerospace, medical, additive or consumer goods.

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

- Demonstrated experience scaling manufacturing operations, launching New Product Introductions (NPI), instilling Design for Excellence (DfX), and implementing/managing 24/7/365 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).

- Experience with Quality Management Systems (AS9100D, ISO9001,etc.), good documentation practices (GDP), and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.

- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) clearance.

- Proven ability to implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Kanban boards, etc.)

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across different teams.

- Proven experience in a high growth environment with the ability to build processes from scratch.

- Experience identifying and implementing capital upgrades and process flow improvements to manufacturing facilities.

- Familiarity with regulatory requirement and safety standards relevant to manufacturing.

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 $171,000 to $220,000.