Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Quality Assurance Managers for projects located in the Ballard, WA area . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $36-41/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Quality Assurance Manager and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! 

Job Scope:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team
• Maintain, improve, and ensure compliance with quality management systems, procedures, and documentation
• Establish and oversee inspection, testing, and auditing processes to ensure consistent product quality
• Analyze quality data, metrics, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement
• Investigate nonconformances, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve overall performance
• Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, and customer specifications to verify compliance throughout the manufacturing process
• Develop quality reports, metrics, and documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance on quality standards, procedures, and best practices throughout the organization
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and quality excellence

Responsibilities

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while effectively managing multiple priorities
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methods, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and customer compliance requirements
• Experience in metal manufacturing, finishing, or precision components is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of aerospace quality standards and FAA-regulated environments is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“ Be Safe” from fraud!Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front”  costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request.

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