vulcanelements
Senior Machining Process Engineer – R&D
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.