Manager, Quality Control, Consumer Technology

VulcanForms; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms is seeking a Manager, Quality Control to own QC workflows, metrology standards, and team development in a fast-growing, 24/7 manufacturing environment.

The role requires overseeing lab operations, ramping production, and delivering data-driven insights to executives while ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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) leading a multi-shift technical team.
• Mastery of GD&T and advanced metrology equipment (CMM, GOM/Blue Light, NDT).
• Budgeting and staffing experience with forecasting resource needs based on production volume.
• Deep understanding of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements within a laboratory setting.
• Ability to translate complex quality data into actionable narratives for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily operations and long-term scheduling for the QC Inspection Lab and Metallurgical Lab teams.
• Act as the primary technical advisor for the lab on measurement strategy, equipment downtime, and bottlenecks.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, lab safety protocols, and ISO validation methods for metrology equipment.
• Provide turnaround times to Program Managers and executives, and manage lab capacity to prevent delays.
• Architect and maintain KPIs (Backlog Aging, Cycle Time, First-Pass Yield) to drive improvements.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and growth of the QC team with multi-shift training programs.
• Ensure the lab is audit-ready for ISO and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Digital teams to integrate lab data with MES/ERP.

Skills

Quality Control

Metrology

Inspection

Budgeting

Staffing

Leadership

Data storytelling

Tools

CMM

GOM/Blue Light

NDT

Job description

Manager, Quality Control, Consumer Technology

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the daily operations and long-term scheduling for the QC Inspection Lab and Metallurgical Lab teams. 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/test 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 turnaround times (TAT). Proactively manage the lab's capacity to prevent production delays.
• Architect and maintain a suite of KPIs (e.g., Backlog Aging, Cycle Time, First-Pass Yield) to drive measurable improvements in lab efficiency.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and professional growth of the QC team. Build structured, multi-shift training programs to ensure technical competence remains high as the team scales.
• Ensure the lab is always "audit-ready" for regulatory bodies (ISO 9001) and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Digital teams to ensure inspection data integrates seamlessly with our digital thread (MES/ERP).

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience running or scaling a QC / Test lab in a fast-paced, high-growth "startup-to-production" environment.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies with experience implementing 5S or Kaizen events in a lab setting.
• Experience with metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) inspection and metallurgical requirements and the unique challenges of powder-bed fusion quality control.
• Familiarity with automating inspection data workflows and integrating lab results into centralized digital threads.

VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch.

The annual base salary range for this position is $122,400 to $168,300.