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)

- Experience transitioning hardware from development to production

- Familiarity with ASME, ISO, or other relevant quality standards

- Experience building inspection systems in a fast-paced startup or scaling manufacturing environment

- Prior experience leading or mentoring inspection teams

Additional Requirements

- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish program objectives

- Must work 100% onsite at Radiant’s El Segundo headquarters

Benefits And Perks

- Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.

- Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.

- One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.

- Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.

- Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.

- Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.

- 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.

- Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.

- Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.

- Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.

- Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

Total Compensation And Benefits

Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant’s new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications, and are designed to support continued growth as scope, responsibility, and impact expand at Radiant.

The best of today’s advanced reactor builders don’t wait for job postings. They join the winning team. If that’s you, contact us directly for immediate opportunities: recruiting@radiantnuclear.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Compensation Range: $123,000 - $173,250