Site Quality Leader: Scale QC & Metrology in 24/7

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a Site Quality Manager to own QC and Metallurgical Lab operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

You will standardize and scale QC operations, provide data-driven visibility to executives, and lead a multi-shift team to meet aggressive production ramps. You will mentor staff, implement foundational metrology standards, and ensure audit-readiness across ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements while collaborating with MES/ERP systems for seamless data

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.

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 measurement strategy, equipment downtime, or inspection bottlenecks.
• Establish and enforce lab engineering standards, safety protocols, and global validation methods for metrology equipment.
• Provide Program Managers and executives with accurate turnaround times and capacity planning.
• Architect and maintain KPIs to drive improvements in lab efficiency.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and multi-shift training programs for the QC team.
• Ensure the lab is audit-ready for ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Digital teams to integrate inspection data with MES/ERP.

Skills

GD&T

Metrology

Quality Control

Budgeting

Staffing

Data interpretation

ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge

Tools

CMM

GOM/Blue Light

NDT

Job description

VulcanForms Inc. is seeking a Site Quality Manager to own QC and Metallurgical Lab operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

You will standardize and scale QC operations, provide data-driven visibility to executives, and lead a multi-shift team to meet aggressive production ramps. You will mentor staff, implement foundational metrology standards, and ensure audit-readiness across ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements while collaborating with MES/ERP systems for seamless data