About the role
A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality control and quality assurance activities across incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products. This is a hands-on leadership role for a quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working closely with Production and Engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead quality inspection activities for incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products * Investigate product defects and non-conformance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions * Manage Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) preparation, documentation, and coordination * Lead and improve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures, including internal audits, training, and external audit coordination * Communicate with customers regarding quality issues, rejection reports, and corrective actions * Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical requirements * Use measuring tools to verify product dimensions and quality standards * Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for new projects * Monitor scrap and quality hold trends and work with Production and Engineering to resolve issues * Recommend improvements to production and inspection processes to improve quality, productivity, and cost control
Qualifications
* Experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control in a manufacturing environment * Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 * Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications * Experience with quality inspection and measuring tools * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills * Good computer skills for reports, data tracking, and documentation * College degree preferred but not required
This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of quality systems and play a key role in continuous improvement across the organization.