Strategy & Planning MBA Intern - Summer 2026

About Us

Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

Job Purpose

As a Strategy & Planning MBA Intern at VulcanForms, Devens, MA, your main objective will be to support the design and implementation of a structured strategic planning “operating system” for engineering and development programs. The role also assists in strengthening cross-functional planning processes and aligning engineering plans with broader business operations and financial planning. 

Key Responsibilities

• Help design and implement a strategic planning “operating system” for engineering and development programs. 

• Build and maintain a clear view of the engineering program portfolio, including prioritization criteria, key dependencies, risks, and upcoming decisions required from leadership. 

• Help develop practical resource / capacity visibility for engineering teams and support scenario planning and tradeoff recommendations. 

• Create and standardize program health metrics and reporting and package insights for leadership reviews. 

• Support and improve cross-functional planning cadences, ensuring actions, owners, and follow-through are consistently captured. 

• Connect engineering program plans to broader business planning processes (e.g., readiness gates, production ramp assumptions, SIOP inputs) to improve alignment between Engineering, Operations, and Finance. 

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an MBA program. 

• Experience in hardware, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace/defense, robotics, or other complex physical product environments.

• Familiarity with planning cadences (S&OP/SIOP, program reviews, portfolio management). 

• Strong analytical toolkit (Excel/Sheets; comfort with structured problem solving; crisp synthesis). 

• Able to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams.

• Comfort with ambiguity and end-to-end ownership of workstreams.

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, 

The hourly pay range for this position is $35-45.