Vulcan Elements

Vulcan Elements · Supports Organization · name

“Vulcan Elements - Rare Earth Magnets for a Resilient Future”

Defense News · Aug 25, 2025 · Supports Facility, Organization, Organization input, Organization technology

“move beyond its current 10-metric-tonnes-producing pilot facility in Durham”

Triangle Business Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Vulcan Elements raises $430M for Johnston County factory”

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Apr 2, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Total Amount Sold $430,723,746 USD”

Vulcan Elements · Nov 3, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount

“financed by a $620 million Direct Loan from the Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital”

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Aug 20, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Total Amount Sold $62,444,972 USD”

Vulcan Elements · Aug 11, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount

“announced the close of a $65 million Series A, led by Altimeter Capital and with significant participation from One Investment Management”

Axios · Aug 11, 2025 · Supports Funding round · post money valuation usd

“has raised $65 million in Series A funding at a $250 million valuation”

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Nov 12, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Total Amount Sold $3,700,000 USD”

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Dec 26, 2023 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Total Amount Sold $5,201,998 USD”

The Defense Post · Sep 28, 2026 · Supports Supply relationship

“The US Army has selected Vulcan Elements to supply rare earth magnets for SkyFoundry, its initiative to develop and manufacture small drones in the US.”

Office of the Governor of North Carolina · Nov 18, 2025 · Supports Facility, Organization, Organization input

“This manufacturing plant will achieve 10,000 metric tonnes of magnet production capacity”

Energy Fuels · Aug 26, 2025 · Supports Supply relationship

“Energy Fuels has agreed to supply initial quantities of high-purity "light" and "heavy" separated rare earth oxides to Vulcan in Q4 of 2025.”

Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Role · founders

“{"founders": [{"id": "john-maslin-8183", "type": "person", "value": "John Maslin"}, {"id": "piotr-kulik-bdc6", "type": "person", "value": "Piotr Kulik"}]}”

Linkedin via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · founded, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers

“{"company_size": "51-200 employees"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "101573857", "company_name": "Vulcan Elements", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/vulcan-elements?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Benson, NC", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4457491913", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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. 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. 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. This role does not 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. This role can be located in either RTP or our Benson location. Responsibilities Pilot Manufacturing Support Serve as the primary Quality representative for Pilot manufacturing operations. Support daily production activities by ensuring quality requirements are understood and consistently applied. Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve production issues and implement corrective actions. Lead root cause investigations and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Review and disposition nonconforming material in collaboration with Engineering and Operations. Quality Management System Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records supporting Pilot operations. Implement quality processes aligned with ISO 9001 requirements, preparing Pilot to operate with certified-quality practices. Support document control, change management, record retention, and risk-based thinking throughout manufacturing. Participate in internal audits and management reviews and track actions to closure. Production Quality Planning Develop production quality plans and inspection requirements for Pilot manufacturing. Define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics with Engineering and Manufacturing. Create and maintain Control Plans that define inspection points, sampling frequency, and acceptance criteria. Collaborate with the Metrology Lead and Analytical Lab Lead to ensure appropriate measurement methods are available. Digital Quality Systems Support implementation and continuous improvement of digital manufacturing and quality systems, including MES, ERP, LIMS, and the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS). Improve traceability and data integrity across manufacturing operations. Help define system requirements for inspections, deviations, nonconforming material, CAPA, document control, and production records and participate in software testing, validation, and user training. Continuous Improvement Analyze production quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop dashboards and quality metrics to monitor Pilot performance. Support standardization of manufacturing processes and best practices. Drive projects that improve product quality, process consistency, efficiency, and traceability. Manufacturing Readiness Help prepare Pilot processes for successful transfer to Benson manufacturing. Document lessons learned and best practices. Support development of scalable production documentation and training materials. Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve production readiness. Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, production engineering, or quality systems, with reduced experience requirements for candidates holding advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) Working knowledge of ISO 9001 principles and Quality Management Systems. Experience supporting production operations in a manufacturing environment. Experience writing SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation. Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions. Excellent statistical analysis and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred Experience supporting manufacturing start-up or scale-up environments. Experience implementing or using MES, ERP, LIMS, or eQMS platforms. Experience with document control and electronic workflows. Experience analyzing manufacturing data using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools. Experience working in advanced materials, battery, semiconductor, magnet, or other high-technology manufacturing industries. Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Quality Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:10.829Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "101573857", "company_name": "Vulcan Elements", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/vulcan-elements?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Durham, NC", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4457493370", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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. 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. 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. This role does not 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. This role can be located in either RTP or our Benson location. Responsibilities Pilot Manufacturing Support Serve as the primary Quality representative for Pilot manufacturing operations. Support daily production activities by ensuring quality requirements are understood and consistently applied. Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve production issues and implement corrective actions. Lead root cause investigations and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Review and disposition nonconforming material in collaboration with Engineering and Operations. Quality Management System Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records supporting Pilot operations. Implement quality processes aligned with ISO 9001 requirements, preparing Pilot to operate with certified-quality practices. Support document control, change management, record retention, and risk-based thinking throughout manufacturing. Participate in internal audits and management reviews and track actions to closure. Production Quality Planning Develop production quality plans and inspection requirements for Pilot manufacturing. Define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics with Engineering and Manufacturing. Create and maintain Control Plans that define inspection points, sampling frequency, and acceptance criteria. Collaborate with the Metrology Lead and Analytical Lab Lead to ensure appropriate measurement methods are available. Digital Quality Systems Support implementation and continuous improvement of digital manufacturing and quality systems, including MES, ERP, LIMS, and the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS). Improve traceability and data integrity across manufacturing operations. Help define system requirements for inspections, deviations, nonconforming material, CAPA, document control, and production records and participate in software testing, validation, and user training. Continuous Improvement Analyze production quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop dashboards and quality metrics to monitor Pilot performance. Support standardization of manufacturing processes and best practices. Drive projects that improve product quality, process consistency, efficiency, and traceability. Manufacturing Readiness Help prepare Pilot processes for successful transfer to Benson manufacturing. Document lessons learned and best practices. Support development of scalable production documentation and training materials. Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve production readiness. Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, production engineering, or quality systems, with reduced experience requirements for candidates holding advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) Working knowledge of ISO 9001 principles and Quality Management Systems. Experience supporting production operations in a manufacturing environment. Experience writing SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation. Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions. Excellent statistical analysis and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred Experience supporting manufacturing start-up or scale-up environments. Experience implementing or using MES, ERP, LIMS, or eQMS platforms. Experience with document control and electronic workflows. Experience analyzing manufacturing data using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools. Experience working in advanced materials, battery, semiconductor, magnet, or other high-technology manufacturing industries. Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Quality Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:08.868Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "101573857", "company_name": "Vulcan Elements", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/vulcan-elements?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Benson, NC", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4458906226", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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. We are seeking a driven R&D Materials & Process Engineer specializing in rare-earth permanent magnet fabrication. In this role, you will lead the practical process development, optimization, and scale-up of sintered NdFeB (Neodymium Iron Boron) magnet manufacturing. You will focus heavily on refining the end-to-end powder metallurgy pipeline—from alloy melting through powder preparation, alignment, sintering, and heat treatment. You will act as the bridge between metallurgical research and full-scale factory execution, establishing robust processing windows, driving yield improvements, and translating laboratory innovations into scalable manufacturing operations. Responsibilities Design and refine core processing steps, including Strip Casting, Hydrogen Decrepitation, Jet Milling & press parameters as they relate to process throughput, yield, downstream processing and final magnetic properties. Develop and fine-tune vacuum sintering profiles/thermal cycles as they relate to microstructural features and final magnetic performance. Desing of Experiments for improvement in magnetic performance, process throughput and yield, and cost improvement. Conduct root-cause failure analysis (RCA) to eliminate processing defects Support the scaling up of validated experimental processes from lab/pilot-scale equipment to full commercial production lines Collaborate closely with production and equipment engineering teams to modify existing tooling or specify requirements for next-generation processing equipment. Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, or Process Engineering. 3+ years of direct experience in process engineering or industrial R&D environment Deep practical knowledge of powder metallurgy, vacuum thermal processing, and metal powder pressing. Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, or optimizing industrial processing equipment. Strong proficiency with magnetic testing systems (Hysteresisgraph, Pulsed Field Magnetometry) and material characterization tools (SEM/EDS, XRD, particle size analyzers). Proven track record applying DOE, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical tools (e.g. Python, or JMP) for data analysis. Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities. Preferred Skills Direct experience with sintered NdFeB magnet manufacturing or design Direct experience with inert gas handling systems, oxygen-controlled environments, and powder oxidation prevention techniques. Experience with automated material handling or pressing tooling design for high-volume magnet manufacturing. Physical and Environmental Requirements The position requires regular presence on the production floor and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in environments that may be hot, humid, or noisy. The role also requires the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Employees must be able to complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for the duration of assigned tasks, and respond safely to changing conditions within the production environment. Show more Show less", "job_title": "R&D Materials & Process Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:09.403Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "101573857", "company_name": "Vulcan Elements", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/vulcan-elements?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Benson, NC", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4469691939", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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 Integrity. As an IT Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be a hands-on member of our security team, responsible for deploying, tuning, and operating the tools and controls that protect Vulcan Elements’ IT environment. You will also support our NIST SP 800-53 (Low-Impact Baseline) assessment and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M, working alongside our external compliance partner and our existing NIST SP 800-171/CMMC program. This role is a strong fit for someone who wants to build and run real security tooling day to day while also gaining exposure to federal compliance frameworks in a regulated manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and operate core security tooling including SIEM, endpoint detection and response (EDR), vulnerability scanning, and email/web security controls. Administer and harden identity systems (Active Directory/Entra ID), and enforce MFA, least-privilege access, just-in-time access, and Conditional Access policies across IT systems. Run regular vulnerability scans, prioritize findings, and drive remediation with system owners; track exceptions and compensating controls. Monitor security alerts, investigate and triage incidents, and lead or support incident response and root cause analysis for IT systems. Support the assessment of IT controls against the NIST SP 800-53 Low-Impact Baseline, help build and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP), and contribute to the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Coordinate with our external CMMC compliance partner to keep IT security controls consistent across NIST SP 800-171 (CMMC Level 2) and NIST SP 800-53, avoiding duplicate or conflicting work. Own patch management and secure configuration baselines for servers, endpoints, and network devices. Provide security review and input on new IT systems, applications, and vendor tools before they go into production. Maintain security procedures, playbooks, network/data flow diagrams, and audit evidence. Support delivery of security awareness training to personnel with access to CUI or other sensitive systems. Partner with Automation, Engineering, and OT teams to build security into new production lines and control system upgrades from the start. Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business. Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on IT security engineering experience (security operations, security engineering, or systems administration with a strong security focus). Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory/Entra ID and Windows/endpoint security hardening. Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and/or NIST SP 800-171/CMMC; experience contributing to a System Security Plan (SSP) or POA&M is a strong plus. Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities. Desired Skills Working knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and NIST SP 800-53; experience contributing to an SSP or POA&M for OT systems is a strong plus. Prior experience in a defense contractor, federal contractor, or CHIPS/DoD-funded environment. CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CySA+, or similar; CCP (Certified CMMC Professional) a plus. Show more Show less", "job_title": "IT Cybersecurity Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:08.444Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "101573857", "company_name": "Vulcan Elements", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/vulcan-elements?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Benson, NC", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4469694700", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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. As a Senior 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. This role begins in Durham, NC and is expected to move to Benson, NC upon completion of new facility. Responsibilities 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. 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. Lead Gage R&R studies and capability studies (Cpk analysis) to ensure equipment and measurement systems are capable of meeting tight product specifications. 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. Provide hands-on support during production startup, helping operators stabilize processes and eliminating early bottlenecks. Dedicate time to reviewing physical product quality at the station level, mapping defects back to root causes in the machinery or process settings. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards across all process activities. 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 Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, and PFMEA. Process Flow Charts, Bill of Process (BOP), Station Cycle Times, Process Sheets, and Process Checklists. Quality Control Plans, R&R (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility) Studies, and Quality Checklists. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Calibration Procedures, and Process Monitoring plans. Input on HMI Controls logic, MES Transactions Lists, and process parameters tracking. Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience. Deep expertise running DoEs (Design of Experiments), Gage R&R studies, and statistical process control (SPC) to optimize high-precision manufacturing processes. Expert-level experience authoring and developing standard manufacturing documents (PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and Process Flows). Proven track record of designing and running on-floor production trials to dial in complex equipment parameters without causing excessive downtime. Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience specifically in heavy industrial manufacturing, metallurgy, magnetics, or chemical processing. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. Familiarity with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) implementation and automated transaction mapping. Experience in highly regulated industries such as Defense (DoD), Aerospace (AS9100), or Automotive (IATF 16949). Physical and Environmental Requirements The position requires regular presence on the production floor and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in environments that may be hot, humid, or noisy. The role also requires the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Employees must be able to complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for the duration of assigned tasks, and respond safely to changing conditions within the production environment. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Process Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:06.848Z"}”