Manager of Quality Control

Radiant is seeking an experienced Manager of Quality Control to lead dimensional inspection, in-process production inspection, and metrology operations across mechanical, structural, electrical, and power-generation hardware. This role will establish and maintain robust inspection systems that ensure hardware conforms to design intent, internal standards, and quality requirements from receiving through final assembly.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys building structured processes in a fast-paced hardware environment while maintaining high technical rigor.

Responsibilities

Incoming Inspection

• Own dimensional and visual inspection of received parts, materials, and assemblies

• Verify compliance to engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and purchase order requirements

• Develop and maintain incoming inspection plans and documentation requirements

• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, and engineering teams to resolve nonconformances and supplier discrepancies

In-Process & Production Inspection

• Support production inspections and buy off critical manufacturing and assembly operations

• Establish inspection checkpoints throughout fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and integration processes

• Support first article inspections and configuration verification for new hardware releases

• Ensure traceability, documentation accuracy, and compliance with internal quality systems

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure inspection processes scale with production needs

Metrology & Calibration Management

• Maintain and manage the metrology department, including CMMs, measurement equipment, gauges, and specialty tooling

• Develop and oversee calibration programs for inspection tools and measurement systems

• Ensure equipment accuracy, traceability, and compliance with internal standards

• Maintain calibration records and equipment control systems

• Evaluate and implement improved inspection technologies, measurement systems, and automation where appropriate

Team Leadership & Process Development

• Lead and mentor inspection technicians and quality personnel

• Establish standardized inspection procedures, documentation practices, and data management systems

• Support root cause investigations related to dimensional, tolerance, and manufacturing discrepancies

• Represent inspection and metrology in design reviews, build reviews, and production readiness reviews

• Drive continuous improvement in inspection efficiency, quality metrics, and production throughput

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent industry experience

• 7+ years of experience in dimensional inspection, metrology, or manufacturing quality within a precision hardware environment

• Strong proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T

• Experience operating and/or programming CMMs

• Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools and inspection equipment

• Experience developing and managing calibration systems and tooling control programs

• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex mechanical assemblies, high-precision components, or regulated industries (energy, aerospace, defense, nuclear, or heavy industrial)