Quality Assurance Assistant Manager

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

Position:

Quality Assurance Assistant Manager

Location:

Seattle (North Seattle)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (Full-Time Direct Hire)

Pay:

$75,000-85,000DOE

Express Employment Professionals – North Seattle

isaQuality Assurance Assistant Manager.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional with a strong aerospace background who is ready to take on a leadership role within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Role Description

The Quality Assurance Assistant Manager will support the Quality Assurance Manager in overseeing daily quality operations, maintaining compliance with aerospace standards, leading quality initiatives, and ensuring products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and developing the Quality Assurance team
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes, procedures, and standards
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Plan and oversee audits, inspections, testing, and quality evaluations
• Maintain quality documentation, reports, test plans, and defect tracking records
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with production, customer support, suppliers, and management teams to maintain quality standards
• Train employees on quality procedures and best practices
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements and customer specifications
• Analyze quality data and prepare reports for management review
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role (QA Manager, QA Lead, Assistant Manager, or similar)
• Experience withinAerospace
• Strong knowledge of aerospace specifications and compliance requirements
• Blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Experience conducting specification reviews and ensuring compliance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• referred:Experience in an FAA Repair StationKnowledge of FAA regulations and quality requirementsExperience with statistical analysis methods and quality control toolsBackground working with suppliers on quality initiatives

Benefit Offerings (Eligibility Varies)

• Insurance - medical, dental, vision
• Term life
• Short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holiday and sick leave
• Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Express Employment Professionals – North Seattle, WA is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, caste, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

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