vulcanelements

Senior Machining Process Engineer – R&D

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At a Glance

Location
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
Experience
5+ years
Posted
2026-07-07T21:21:26-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing

Requirements

5+ years of process engineering experience in machining/finishing.

Demonstrated ownership of a machining process from development through production release.

Experience with NdFeB or other permanent magnet materials is a strong plus, but we will gladly teach magnets to someone who deeply knows grinding.

export-controlled information or facilities.

Experience in semiconductor wafering, optics fabrication, cutting tool manufacturing, or technical ceramics.

Responsibilities

Process Characterization, Metrology & Quality

Metrology, surface finish, and inspection methods

Establish SPC and capability baselines and drive loss/defect rates down with data

Equipment Specification & New Process Introduction (NPI)

Evaluate, specify, and justify new machining and finishing processes to Vulcan; run vendor trials, define acceptance criteria.

Document developed processes and hand off validated, capable processes to pilot production — including processes destined for future high-volume magnet factory programs.