Manager, Quality Control, Medical
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Engineering
About Us
Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, Vulcan Forms 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.
Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, Vulcan Forms 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.
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 Vulcan Forms’ 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 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, AS9100) and customer‑specific quality requirements.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Digital teams to ensure inspection data integrates seamlessly with our digital thread (MES/ERP).
- 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…
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