Lead Quality Assurance Technician

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

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Lead Quality Assurance Technicians for projects located in or around Seattle, WA. 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 Technician 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

• 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

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment
• Proven 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 highly preferred
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and FAA-regulated environments is a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail

Company Details

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.

Location

US-WA-SEATTLE