Hiring: Manager, Quality Control - Medical Company: VulcanForms Inc. Location: Ayer, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:52:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Manufacturing Execution Systems, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •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. Required Skills: •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). Qualifications: •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. •Comprehensive expertise in ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements within a laboratory setting. •Demonstrated ability to translate complex quality data into actionable narratives for senior management. •Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies with experience implementing 5S or Kaizen events in a lab setting. •Operational familiarity with automating inspection data workflows and integrating lab results into centralized digital threads. •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, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match. •The annual base salary range for this position is $122,400 to $168,300. Compensation: •$122,400 - $168,300 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!