Quality Assurance Manager

Boutique Recruiting; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with a company match

PTO with potential flexibility based  

7 major paid holidays

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Tenure-based bonus

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality operations in a high-precision manufacturing environment. This hands-on role oversees inspections, supplier quality, corrective actions, and a team of inspectors while collaborating with shop supervisors to maintain exceptional standards without sacrificing throughput.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in quality management in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing, with advanced blueprint reading, GD&T, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality management in aerospace, ordnance, medical device, or high-precision manufacturing.
• Degree required with demonstrated experience leading quality operations in a complex environment.
• Hands-on inspection experience with advanced blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Experience with ANSI dimensional and tolerancing standards.
• Knowledge of nonconforming materials, recalls, and corrective actions.
• Ability to train junior inspectors and set clear quality expectations.
• Technical aptitude with ERP, Microsoft 365, and inspection software.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day quality assurance and inspection activities across the facility.
• Manage, train, and develop a team of quality inspectors on the production floor.
• Inspect incoming materials, machined components, and finished products.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and tolerances.
• Own nonconformance, recall, and corrective action processes.
• Develop and implement a supplier rating system with vendors.
• Collaborate with operators and supervisors to resolve quality issues and improve throughput.
• Maintain quality documentation and support ISO 9000 requirements.

Skills

Leadership on the floor

Inspection leadership

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Quality software

CMM programming

Job description

Position Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Salary Range: $95,000–$125,000 / Year, DOE

A well-established precision manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality operations within a highly technical, high-precision production environment. This hands-on leadership role will oversee incoming material inspections, supplier quality, corrective actions, quality processes, and a team of inspectors while partnering closely with machine shop supervisors and production teams to maintain exceptional standards without sacrificing throughput.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of quality management experience in aerospace, ordnance, medical device, or another high-precision manufacturing environment, along with advanced blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing knowledge, and hands-on inspection experience. This person must be comfortable leading from the floor, training inspectors, and driving accountability in a fast-moving manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day quality assurance and inspection activities across the manufacturing facility
• Manage, train, and develop a team of quality inspectors while remaining actively involved on the production floor
• Inspect and oversee inspection of incoming materials, machined components, and finished products
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and geometric tolerances
• Own nonconformance, recall, and corrective action processes from identification through resolution
• Develop and implement a supplier rating system while partnering with vendors to address material and quality concerns
• Collaborate directly with machine operators and shop supervisors to resolve quality issues and improve inspection throughput
• Maintain quality standards and documentation while supporting ISO 9000 requirements and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of quality assurance or quality control management experience, ideally within aerospace, ordnance, medical device, or high-precision manufacturing
• Degree required, along with demonstrated experience leading quality operations in a complex manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on inspection experience with advanced blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing capabilities
• Knowledge of applicable ANSI dimensional and tolerancing standards
• Experience managing nonconforming materials, recalls, and corrective action processes
• Ability to train and develop junior inspectors while setting clear expectations for quality, accuracy, and urgency
• Strong technical aptitude with experience using ERP systems, Microsoft 365, and quality or inspection software; CMM programming experience is preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to successfully complete required federal background and drug screening

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with a company match after eligibility requirements are met
• PTO with potential flexibility based on experience and negotiation
• 7 major paid holidays with additional company closure days offered depending on the annual calendar
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Tenure-based bonus that increases with continued service

If you are a hands-on quality leader who thrives in high-precision manufacturing and knows how to raise standards while keeping production moving,