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About Vulcan Elements   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.   The Role   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.     Core Expectations & Responsibilities   Process Development & Qualification:  Run engineering trials to determine optimal equipment recipes and operating windows. Own the parameter definition required to transition processes from development to stable, high-volume production.   Process Optimization:  Identify the best ways to operate manufacturing equipment to maximize yield, improve throughput, and minimize scrap. Monitor OEE results and station cycle times to drive continuous improvement.   Quality & Capability Assurance:  Lead Gage R&R studies and capability studies (Cpk  analysis) to ensure equipment and measurement systems are capable of meeting tight product specifications.   Risk Management:  Lead and own the PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for your designated process steps to proactively identify and mitigate product and process risks.   Hands-on Startup Support:  Provide hands-on support during production startup, helping operators stabilize processes and eliminating early bottlenecks.   Product & Process Review:  Dedicate time to reviewing physical product quality at the station level, mapping defects back to root causes in the machinery or process settings.   EHS & Quality Compliance:  Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards across all process activities.   Travel:  This position will require some interaction and travel to support equipment development reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) as needed (estimated at <5% travel).     You will also be responsible for developing, reviewing, or managing the following deliverables:   Risk & Safety:  Risk Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, and PFMEA.   Process Design:  Process Flow Charts, Bill of Process (BOP), Station Cycle Times, Process Sheets, and Process Checklists.   Quality & Control:  Quality Control Plans, R&R (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility) Studies, and Quality Checklists.   Operations & Maintenance:  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Calibration Procedures, and Process Monitoring plans.   Controls & IT:  Input on HMI Controls logic, MES Transactions Lists, and process parameters tracking.     Qualifications   Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 3 + years of experience. Process & Statistical Mastery:  Deep expertise running DoEs