Quality Assurance Lead

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join a growing firearms manufacturer in Andersonville, Tennessee . This is a hands-on opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a precision manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with production, suppliers, and engineering to ensure every product meets the highest standards. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, supplier quality, and solving complex manufacturing challenges, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do oAs the Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving quality systems across manufacturing operations while serving as a key liaison between production, suppliers, and customers Key Responsibilities esLead internal quality audits and support continuous improvement initiative s.Conduct supplier quality audits and First Article Inspections (FAI

• .Investigate quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA
• .Partner with suppliers to resolve incoming quality issues and improve overall supplier performanc

e.Address customer quality concerns with professionalism and urgenc y.Evaluate and qualify suppliers while supporting subcontractor quality managemen t.Train employees and internal auditors on quality standards and best practice s.Utilize precision measurement tools and inspection methods to verify product conformanc e.Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and product specifications to ensure manufacturing accurac y.Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product qualit What We're Looking ForMinimum of 5 years of Quality Assurance experie nce in a manufacturing environme nt.Strong understanding of machining, mechanical assembly, metal fabrication, or metal casting process es.Experience performing geometric inspections using standard measuring equipme nt.Working knowledge of computerized inspection systems such as CMM, GOM, or O GP.Ability to read and interpret complex technical and engineering drawin gs.Experience conducting internal and supplier quality audi ts.Strong background in supplier quality management and root cause analys is.Experience implementing CAPA processes and driving corrective actio ns.Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional tea Preferred Qualifications ionsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipl ine.Professional quality certifications such as CQE, CQM, Lead Aud itor, or similar are highly prefer The Ideal Candidate idateYou are a detail-oriented quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and building strong relationships with both suppliers and internal teams. You are organized, dependable, able to work independently, and remain calm under pressure while maintaining exceptionally high quality stand Why Join Us? in Us?Join a respected firearms manufacturer committed to precision and craftsma nship.Be part of a collaborative team where quality has a direct impact on product performance and customer satisfa ction.Opportunity to drive meaningful improvements across manufacturing and supplier opera tions.Stable, full- time on-site position in Andersonville, TN (Monday–Fr #J-18808-Ljbffr Normine Lombard