Aerospace QA Assistant Manager | Lead Quality & Compliance

Express Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Term life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holiday and sick leave

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals – North Seattle is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager with a strong aerospace background to join a dynamic manufacturing team in Seattle. The role supports the QA Manager in daily operations, ensures compliance with aerospace standards, and leads quality initiatives to keep products meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

The position requires overseeing QA staff, implementing processes, analyzing metrics, and driving continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a QA leadership role (QA Manager/Lead/Assistant Manager)
• Experience within Aerospace and familiarity with aerospace standards
• Blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and developing the QA team
• Implement and maintain QA processes, procedures, and standards
• Monitor quality metrics and identify improvement trends
• Plan and oversee audits, inspections, testing, and evaluations
• Maintain QA documentation, test plans, and defect tracking
• Conduct root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with production, suppliers, and management to uphold standards
• Train staff on QA procedures and best practices
• Review engineering drawings and specifications for compliance
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements
• Analyze data and prepare management reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Quality leadership

Aerospace experience

Blueprint reading

Analytics & problem-solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Express Employment Professionals – North Seattle is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager with a strong aerospace background to join a dynamic manufacturing team in Seattle. The role supports the QA Manager in daily operations, ensures compliance with aerospace standards, and leads quality initiatives to keep products meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

The position requires overseeing QA staff, implementing processes, analyzing metrics, and driving continuous improvement in a