Quality Assurance Manager

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.

• 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

• 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.