# Manufacturing Engineering Manager at VULCAN ELEMENTS

- Company: VULCAN ELEMENTS
- What the company does: Manufacturing rare earth magnets for a secure, resilient future. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://vulcanelements.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Research Triangle Park, NC
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-25
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vulcanelements/jobs/5388679008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vulcan-elements-manufacturing-engineering-manager/

## About the role

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager , you will lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers responsible for developing and industrializing manufacturing processes and equipment as Vulcan Elements scales production. You will lead the full lifecycle of manufacturing equipment and production systems from technology evaluation, equipment specification and vendor selection through equipment purchase, installation, commissioning, production startup, and ramp to full-scale manufacturing .

## What they're looking for

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers. Establish priorities, assign engineering ownership, remove technical roadblocks, and ensure successful execution against company milestones
- Lead manufacturing engineering support during production startup and ramp. Drive resolution of equipment and process issues, eliminate bottlenecks, and establish stable and repeatable manufacturing processes
- Manage engineering schedules, capital equipment milestones, technical risks, budgets, vendor deliverables, and resource allocation across multiple manufacturing projects
- Partner closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, Facilities, Controls, Maintenance, and other engineering teams to transition processes from development into scalable manufacturing systems
- Work with R&D and manufacturing teams to identify and develop new manufacturing technologies, automation strategies, and equipment concepts for future production lines
- Support recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, performance development, and technical capability building within the Manufacturing Engineering organization

Tags: Commercial Manufacturing