Sr. Quality Engineer

<p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Sr. Quality Engineer you are responsible for establishing and maintaining robust quality processes within the Pilot manufacturing facility, ensuring Pilot operates with the discipline and consistency of an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing site while supporting rapid product and process development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Working closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Process Engineering, Analytical Lab and Quality, this role develops and implements production quality processes, supports manufacturing operations, drives process improvements, and helps deploy digital quality systems. The Quality Engineer is a key contributor to building scalable manufacturing practices that can be transferred to future production facilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role does </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">not</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> own metrology equipment, measurement system development, or analytical method qualification, but partners closely with the Metrology Lead to ensure appropriate inspection and testing requirements are defined.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span data-teams="true">This role can be located in either RTP or our Benson location.</span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Pilot Manufacturing Support</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as the primary Quality representative for Pilot manufacturing operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support daily production activities by ensuring quality requirements are understood and consistently applied.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve production issues and implement corrective actions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead root cause investigations and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Review and disposition nonconforming material in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Quality Management System</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records supporting Pilot operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Implement quality processes aligned with ISO 9001 requirements, preparing Pilot to operate with certified-quality practices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support document control, change management, record retention, and risk-based thinking throughout manufacturing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in internal audits and management reviews and track actions to closure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Production Quality Planning</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop production quality plans and inspection requirements for Pilot manufacturing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics with Engineering and Manufacturing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create and maintain Control Plans that define inspection points, sampling frequency, and acceptance criteria.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with the Metrology Lead and Analytical Lab Lead to ensure appropriate measurement methods are available.</span><span data-ccp-prop