Lead QA Technician: Drive Quality Excellence

Tradesmen International, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Vacation pay

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International in Seattle, WA is hiring Lead Quality Assurance Technicians to oversee the quality program from production through final inspection. This first shift role offers pay rates of $36-$41/hour, with opportunities to mentor a QA team and drive continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will review drawings, develop quality metrics, lead audits, and coordinate with production, engineering, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and statistical process control.
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing and customer compliance requirements.
• Experience with metal manufacturing, finishing, or precision components preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and FAA-regulated environments a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality program from production through final inspection.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team.
• Maintain and improve quality management systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Establish inspection, testing, and auditing processes.
• Review quality data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate non-conformances, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
• Partner with production, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Review technical drawings and customer specifications.
• Develop quality reports, metrics, and documentation.
• Provide training and guidance on quality standards and best practices.
• Report to on-site manager.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Tradesmen International in Seattle, WA is hiring Lead Quality Assurance Technicians to oversee the quality program from production through final inspection. This first shift role offers pay rates of $36-$41/hour, with opportunities to mentor a QA team and drive continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will review drawings, develop quality metrics, lead audits, and coordinate with production, engineering, and suppliers.