Quality Assurance Leader – Manufacturing & Compliance

Tradesmen International; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation Pay

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen+ Rewards Program

Job summary

Tradesmen International is hiring an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for Ballard, WA. This first shift role leads the QA team, drives quality management, and ensures documentation and regulatory compliance across manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA leadership in manufacturing, strong data analysis, and familiarity with SPC and aerospace/FAA-regulated environments. Compensation ranges from $36 to $41 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead and develop teams while managing multiple priorities.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team
• Maintain, improve, and ensure compliance with quality management systems, procedures, and documentation
• Establish and oversee inspection, testing, and auditing processes to ensure consistent product quality
• Analyze quality data, metrics, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement
• Investigate nonconformances, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve overall performance
• Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, and customer specifications to verify compliance throughout the manufacturing process
• Develop quality reports, metrics, and documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance on quality standards, procedures, and best practices throughout the organization
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and quality excellence

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Tradesmen International is hiring an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for Ballard, WA. This first shift role leads the QA team, drives quality management, and ensures documentation and regulatory compliance across manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA leadership in manufacturing, strong data analysis, and familiarity with SPC and aerospace/FAA-regulated environments. Compensation ranges from $36 to $41 per hour with comprehensive benefits.