Senior Machining Process Engineer – R&D

Senior Machining Process Engineer to optimize and develop precision machining processes for rare-earth magnets.

• •Vulcan Elements is seeking a Senior Machining Process Engineer to optimize and develop processes for manufacturing rare-earth permanent magnets.
• •This role focuses on turning sintered magnet blocks into finished parts through precision machining and finishing.
• •Key Responsibilities Evaluate and optimize machining pathways including wire sawing, precision grinding, and tumbling.
• •Develop and optimize slicing, grinding, abrasive, and tumbling processes to minimize loss and maximize yield.
• •Select and qualify new shaping processes from lab-scale development to validated production handoff.
• •Develop novel tooling and fixturing as needed.
• •Quantify surface effects on downstream coating adhesion, corrosion, and magnetic performance.
• •Requirements B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent hands-on experience. 5+ years of process engineering experience in machining/finishing.
• •Demonstrated ownership of a machining process from development through production release.
• •Experience with NdFeB or other permanent magnet materials is a strong plus.