Hands-on experience with reactive or combustible metal powders in manufacturing or R&D
Knowledge of NFPA 660 and hazard mechanisms related to metal dust
Experience in evaluating powder handling equipment like gloveboxes and filtration systems
Ability to work in a production environment and collaborate with operations and facilities teams
Responsibilities
Develop and improve the powder safety framework, including procedures and training materials
Specify and evaluate third-party safety equipment for production facilities
Conduct powder safety audits and track corrective actions
Coordinate with site safety personnel on requirements and operational readiness
Perform validation and verification activities hands-on
Interpret NFPA 660 standards for facility design and operations
Stay updated on regulations and recommend policy updates
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k) plan with company match
Life insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Job Purpose
As a Powder Safety Engineer at VulcanForms, Devens, MA, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of our powder safety program in support of high-volume metal additive manufacturing. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe handling, processing, and storage of reactive metal powders by establishing robust safety standards, evaluating critical safety systems, and partnering across engineering, operations, and facilities to mitigate risk. As the company's subject matter expert on combustible metal powder hazards, you will help build a scalable safety framework that enables operational excellence while supporting the continued growth of our advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and help improve Vulcan Forms' powder safety framework, including procedures, training materials, FMEAs and Dust Hazard Analyses specific to titanium and other reactive metal powders
Specify, evaluate, and qualify third-party safety equipment (ventilation, filtration, inerting systems, fire suppression, PPE) across our production facilities
Coordinate with facility safety personnel to align on site-specific requirements and support operational readiness reviews
Perform hands-on validation and verification activities
Interpret and apply NFPA 660 (Standard for Combustible Metals) and related standards to facility design, equipment procurement, and operational procedures
Maintain awareness of the evolving regulatory and standards landscape; recommend proactive updates to internal policy
Interact with third-party safety organizations as needed
Qualifications
Hands-on experience handling reactive or combustible metal powders in a manufacturing or R&D environment (titanium, aluminum, or similar)
Working knowledge of NFPA 660 and the underlying hazard mechanisms of metal dust fires and explosions
Experience specifying or evaluating powder handling equipment - gloveboxes, powder recovery systems, ventilation, filtration, or inerting systems
Comfort working in an active production environment and interfacing with operations and facilities teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with metal AM systems (laser PBF, binder jet, or similar)
Familiarity with industrial hygiene sampling and exposure assessment for metal dusts
Background in regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace, medical devices, or consumer electronics)
VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
The annual base salary range for this position is $137,830.00 to $189,510.00.
