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.
About the role
As the Manager, Quality Control, you will be the departmental owner of inspection workflows, metrology standards, and personnel development. You are responsible for the coordination of all lab activities to ensure VulcanForms’ products meet the highest standards of excellence in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will manage the laboratory’s physical and human resources to ensure the facility is fully equipped to support aggressive production ramps.
What they're looking for
- 8+ years of experience in Quality Control, Metrology, or Inspection within a high-precision manufacturing environment
- 3+ years of formal management experience (M2 or Lead level), with proven success managing a multi-shift technical team
- Mastery of GD&T and advanced metrology equipment (CMM, GOM/Blue Light, NDT)
- Proven experience with Budgeting & Staffing: Ability to manage departmental costs and forecast resource needs based on production volume
- Deep understanding of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements within a laboratory setting
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex quality data into actionable narratives for senior management
More about this role
As the Manager, Quality Control, you will be the departmental owner of inspection workflows, metrology standards, and personnel development. You are responsible for the coordination of all lab activities to ensure VulcanForms’ products meet the highest standards of excellence in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will manage the laboratory’s physical and human resources to ensure the facility is fully equipped to support aggressive production ramps. Your goal is to standardize and scale QC operations while providing executive leadership with data-driven visibility into lab performance and product quality.
- Own the daily operations and long-term scheduling for the QC Inspection team. Accountable for departmental results, including throughput, staffing levels, and operational costs.
- Act as the primary technical advisor for the lab, resolving difficult to moderately complex problems regarding measurement strategy, equipment downtime, or inspection bottlenecks.
- Establish and enforce foundational engineering standards, lab safety protocols, and global validation methods (IQ/OQ/PQ) for all metrology equipment.
- Provide Program Managers and executive stakeholders with accurate...
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