Process Engineer

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence, and Transparency. 

As a Process Engineer, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of a massive 1 million square foot manufacturing facility expansion—from design and equipment specification through installation, commissioning, production startup, and scale-up to full capacity. You will be responsible for a process step, translating pilot-line processes into full-scale, stable, and repeatable production systems. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role requiring deep technical expertise and leadership. 

• →Risk Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, and PFMEA. 
• →Process Flow Charts, Bill of Process (BOP), Station Cycle Times, Process Sheets, and Process Checklists. 
• →Quality Control Plans, R&R (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility) Studies, and Quality Checklists. 
• →Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Calibration Procedures, and Process Monitoring plans. 
• →Input on HMI Controls logic, MES Transactions Lists, and process parameters tracking. 

• Experience specifically in heavy industrial manufacturing, metallurgy, magnetics, or chemical processing. 
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. 
• Familiarity with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) implementation and automated transaction mapping. 
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as Defense (DoD), Aerospace (AS9100), or Automotive (IATF 16949). 

The position requires regular presence on the production floor and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in environments that may be hot, humid, or noisy. The role also requires the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Employees must be able to complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for the duration of assigned tasks, and respond safely to changing conditions within the production environment.