Vulcan Elements

Vulcan Elements

Rare-earth magnet manufacturing

vulcanelements.com

Open positions (36)

2w ago

IT Support Specialist

North Carolina, United States

$45k-$65k / year

You'll provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support across **office and manufacturing facilities**, ensuring high system uptime and a secure digital infrastructure. You'll play a critical role in **onboarding and hardware provisioning**, while enforcing cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR/EAR.

Junior|Full-time|Manufacturing
2w ago

Applications Engineer

North Carolina, United States

$105k-$135k / year

You'll own the technical progression of customer programs from initial engagement through qualification and production at **Vulcan Elements**, a manufacturer of American rare-earth permanent magnets. You'll serve as the **technical bridge** between customers and internal engineering teams, ensuring requirements translate into manufacturable solutions. This role directly supports revenue growth and successful product execution.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
2w ago

Manager, Defense Applications

North Carolina, United States

$120k-$160k / year

You'll own the end-to-end customer pipeline for **defense programs**, from initial engagement through qualification and production ramp. You'll lead relationships with defense primes, OEMs, and government stakeholders, driving **revenue growth** and coordinating technical and commercial execution across internal teams.

Senior|Full-time
1w ago

Packaging Engineer

North Carolina, United States

$80k-$110k / year

You'll design and optimize packaging systems for **rare-earth permanent magnets** at a **manufacturing startup** serving defense and aerospace. Your work ensures product integrity and regulatory compliance as the company scales domestic production.

Mid|Full-time|Manufacturing
2w ago

Metal R&D Manager

North Carolina, United States

$150k-$200k / year

You'll lead **process development** for rare-earth metal production from oxides, scaling from bench to production. Your team's work will directly impact **national security and economic resiliency** by advancing American permanent magnet manufacturing.

Lead|Full-time|Manufacturing
2w ago

Director of Strategic Sourcing

North Carolina, United States

$180k-$250k / year

You'll **architect global sourcing strategies** for rare-earth magnets at a **mission-driven manufacturing startup** serving defense and aerospace. Your work will **secure resilient supply chains** for critical materials in geopolitically sensitive markets.

Lead|Full-time|Manufacturing
4d ago

Operator (Production)

North Carolina, United States

$35k-$55k / year

You'll **execute high-temperature metallurgical processes** for **American rare-earth magnet manufacturing** in a rotating shift environment. You'll operate **PLC/HMI systems**, monitor production, and support pilot line commissioning.

Junior|Full-time|Manufacturing
5h ago

Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Durham, North Carolina, United States

$100k-$150k / year

You'll own **equipment vendor selection** and **end-to-end process ownership** for a massive 1 million sq ft facility expansion. You'll translate pilot-line processes into **full-scale production systems** for rare-earth magnets. This role offers high impact and ownership from design through startup.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Global Supply Manager

$120k-$160k / year

You'll own the sourcing strategy and supplier ecosystem for **capital equipment and material procurement** at Vulcan Elements, a manufacturer of rare-earth permanent magnets. Your work will directly impact scaling manufacturing capabilities for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries. You'll drive **supplier performance and risk mitigation** while collaborating across engineering, finance, and operations.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
2w ago

Equipment and Tool Installation Manager

North Carolina, United States

$110k-$145k / year

You'll own the full installation lifecycle for rare earth magnet processing equipment at a cutting-edge manufacturing startup. You will **manage installation contractors** and coordinate with OEMs, engineering, and operations to deliver three phases of capital equipment installation. This role bridges greenfield construction and production startup, requiring equal fluency in **capital project execution and manufacturing readiness**.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
2w ago

Integrations Engineer

North Carolina, United States

$120k-$150k / year

You'll design and manage integration architecture linking Vulcan's industrial and business platforms, implementing a Unified Namespace using **MQTT/Sparkplug B**. Your work will ensure reliable data flow across ERP and operational systems. This role has potential to grow into a **team leadership position** as the company scales.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
2w ago

R&D Technician

North Carolina, United States

$70k-$100k / year

You'll support a pilot scale R&D facility, working with engineering and operations teams to **troubleshoot industrial equipment** and **install custom modifications**. You'll collaborate with material scientists to solve complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
2w ago

Modeling and Simulation Manager

North Carolina, United States

$150k-$200k / year

You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of computational scientists to drive physics-based and data-based modeling for rare-earth magnets. Your work will directly improve magnet performance and production yields. This is a **hands-on technical leadership** role with the opportunity to shape critical R&D and pilot-scale activities for **national security** applications.

Lead|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Data Engineer

$140k-$180k / year

You'll **design and build the data infrastructure** for a rare-earth magnet manufacturer, from pilot to full-scale facility. You'll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate operational requirements into a **durable, scalable data architecture**. This role has the opportunity to **expand into a team leadership position** as the company grows.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Future Opportunities

$45k-$100k / year

You'll be part of a team manufacturing **rare-earth permanent magnets** for national security and aerospace. Your work will directly support **critical industries** like defense and automotive. This is a chance to join a growing facility in Benson, NC.

Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Future Internship Opportunities

$30k-$50k / year

You'll gain **hands-on experience** on high-impact projects alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team. You'll contribute to manufacturing **American rare-earth permanent magnets** for national security. We're always seeking ambitious individuals ready to apply **technical excellence** to the mission.

Intern|Internship|Manufacturing
3w ago

Materials Analysis Engineer

$90k-$110k / year

You'll serve as a subject matter expert for **laboratory test methods** supporting NdFeB permanent magnet manufacturing. Your core impact is ensuring accuracy and continuous improvement of analytical and mechanical test procedures in a controlled manufacturing environment. This hands-on role requires strong **materials testing fundamentals** and attention to procedural detail.

Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Business Systems Engineer

$115k-$145k / year

You'll own Vulcan's enterprise software stack, translating business requirements into integrations and making data accessible. You will work across ERP, APIs, and cross-functional teams to build reliable systems that scale. **This role offers the chance to establish practices and standards** for a growing company in the critical rare-earth magnet industry.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Manufacturing Engineer

$90k-$125k / year

You'll own the **equipment selection and process development** for a **massive 1 million sq ft facility expansion**, translating pilot-line processes into full-scale production. This high-impact role offers deep ownership and a chance to shape **best-in-class magnet manufacturing**.

Mid|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Materials Analysis Engineer

$95k-$135k / year

You'll develop computational models and simulations to support rare-earth magnet manufacturing. Your work will directly optimize processes for defense, aerospace, and automotive clients. This role offers **hands-on work** with **atomic simulations** and **finite element analysis**.

Full-time|Aerospace
3w ago

Materials Analysis Engineer - Data and Process Systems

$80k-$120k / year

You'll operate advanced analytical equipment and develop test methods for rare-earth permanent magnet manufacturing. Your core impact will be generating reliable, high-quality data and applying **machine learning models** for materials data interpretation. This role combines hands-on lab work with **advanced data analysis** to drive manufacturing excellence.

Mid|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Materials Analysis Engineer – Metallurgist

$130k-$160k / year

You'll serve as the primary metallurgical resource within our analysis and testing group, supporting **process development** and **quality investigations** for American rare-earth magnets. Your core impact includes interpreting microstructure and fabricating fixtures hands-on. This senior role combines deep metallurgical expertise with mechanical aptitude.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Project Coordinator

$55k-$75k / year

You'll provide **critical support** to construction and engineering teams during a **major manufacturing facility build-out**, acting as the operational backbone. You'll manage documentation, coordinate with contractors, track change orders, and ensure smooth project execution. This role allows you to contribute to **national security and economic resiliency**.

Junior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Controls Engineer

$90k-$125k / year

You'll **own the full lifecycle** of BMS, SCADA, and industrial networks for a **major manufacturing expansion** at a rare-earth magnet company. Your work will directly support **national security and economic resiliency** in defense, aerospace, and automotive sectors.

Mid|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Manager, Commercial Applications

$140k-$170k / year

You'll lead **customer engagement and qualification pipelines** for a **rare-earth magnet manufacturer** serving defense, aerospace, and automotive sectors. You'll manage relationships from first contact through long-term partnership, translating market needs into actionable inputs for internal teams. This role offers a chance to directly shape **America's critical supply chain**.

Lead|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Materials & Process Engineer

$110k-$140k / year

You'll lead **electrochemical metallization processes** at Vulcan Elements, translating oxide feedstocks into on-specification metals for defense and aerospace. Your work ensures **repeatable, documented industrial processes** that scale from pilot to production. This role offers hands-on impact in a mission-driven startup supporting national security.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Laboratory Technician – Materials Testing

$45k-$65k / year

You'll join a mission-driven team at Vulcan Elements, a manufacturer of American rare-earth permanent magnets. **You'll perform analytical testing and materials characterization** to support critical defense, aerospace, and automotive supply chains. This is a hands-on role in a **secure, US-based manufacturing environment**.

Junior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Senior Industrial Engineer

$120k-$160k / year

You'll lead the **master layout** and **capacity planning** for a **1.1M sqft greenfield manufacturing facility** producing rare-earth magnets for defense and aerospace. Your work will directly optimize factory flow and throughput in a high-ownership role. This is a rare opportunity to build from scratch in a mission-critical industry.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Physical Metallurgist

$100k-$140k / year

You'll lead **thermodynamic model-supported experimental development** for **high-temperature metals production** from oxides. You'll define and scale up rare earth metallization processes. This role offers the chance to contribute to national security and economic resiliency through advanced magnet manufacturing.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Safety Engineer

$120k-$150k / year

You'll lead **process safety management programs** for a rare-earth magnet manufacturer, ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP. Your work directly impacts **national security** and **critical industries** like defense and aerospace. This role offers a chance to build safety culture from the ground up at a mission-focused startup.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Analysis Engineer - Process Modeling

$115k-$145k / year

You'll develop **physics-based simulations** of NdFeB permanent magnet manufacturing processes at **Vulcan Elements**, building and validating computational models for fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetic behavior, and mechanical response. Your work will drive process optimization and support product development for critical industries like defense and aerospace.

Mid|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Senior Process Engineer

$125k-$160k / year

You'll be the **owner's side process engineering expert** for a large industrial installation converting rare earth oxides to metals. You'll provide **oversight and technical review** of external engineering firms' work. This role is critical to **national security and economic resiliency** in defense, aerospace, and automotive sectors.

Senior|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Manufacturing Engineer

$90k-$130k / year

You'll own the full lifecycle of a massive facility expansion, from equipment design through production scale-up. Your core impact is translating pilot-line processes into stable, repeatable production systems. **This high-ownership role** offers a chance to shape **cutting-edge rare-earth magnet manufacturing** for defense and aerospace.

Mid|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Mechanical Engineer

$95k-$125k / year

You'll **lead mechanical utility design and installation** for a **major manufacturing expansion** of rare-earth permanent magnets. Your work will directly support national security and economic resiliency. This role offers potential long-term asset ownership.

Mid|Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

Operator

$40k-$55k / year

You'll execute high-temperature metallurgical processes as part of the metals team at Vulcan Elements, manufacturing rare-earth permanent magnets for defense and aerospace. Your core impact will be ensuring safe and reliable daily production operations. This hands-on role offers the chance to contribute to **national security** and **economic resiliency** in a cutting-edge industry.

Full-time|Manufacturing
3w ago

R&D Technician - Controls

$65k-$85k / year

You'll **integrate and troubleshoot industrial control systems** for a **rare-earth magnet manufacturer** supporting defense and aerospace. Your work directly impacts mission-critical production equipment and facility controls.

Mid|Full-time|Manufacturing