Quality Control Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control Manager

near Wenatchee, WA

Are you looking to lead quality operations within a precision manufacturing environment while driving process improvements, compliance initiatives, and operational excellence? This opportunity as a** Quality Control Manager **focuses on overseeing inspection systems, corrective actions, audits, supplier quality initiatives, and customer quality support within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on quality leader who thrives in production environments and enjoys improving systems, reducing defects, and supporting cross-functional manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities across manufacturing operations

• Ensure effective utilization and calibration of inspection equipment including gauges, hardness testers, and precision measurement tools

• Monitor SPC, process capability, defect reduction, and quality performance initiatives

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action investigations utilizing methodologies such as 8D and 5-Why

• Review and approve nonconformance reports, material review activities, and customer return investigations

• Coordinate corrective action implementation and ensure timely closure of quality issues

• Plan and conduct internal quality audits and compliance reviews

• Serve as the primary quality contact during customer audits and registrar inspections

• Coordinate audit responses, follow-up activities, and compliance documentation

• Oversee supplier quality performance and support supplier corrective action initiatives

• Support customer quality concerns, technical reviews, and product quality discussions

• Participate in contract review activities and quality documentation processes

• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, operations, and sales teams

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and process performance

• Maintain quality records, reporting systems, and operational documentation

• Support manufacturing teams in maintaining safety, compliance, and production standards

• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred

• 5+ years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required

• Experience within industrial manufacturing, metal processing, machining, casting, or heat-treat environments preferred

• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949, or related quality standards preferred

• Experience with inspection methods, GD&T, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and corrective action systems

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications

• Experience managing audits and interacting with customers, suppliers, and registrars

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and team development abilities

• Ability to work cross-functionally within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Microsoft Office proficiency including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Familiarity with ERP systems and quality data management software preferred

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

**Pay Range: **$50-75k

You should be proficient in:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Experience