Quality Control Manager
near Wenatchee, WA
Are you looking to lead quality operations within a precision manufacturing environment while driving process improvements, compliance initiatives, and operational excellence? This opportunity as a** Quality Control Manager **focuses on overseeing inspection systems, corrective actions, audits, supplier quality initiatives, and customer quality support within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on quality leader who thrives in production environments and enjoys improving systems, reducing defects, and supporting cross-functional manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities across manufacturing operations
• Ensure effective utilization and calibration of inspection equipment including gauges, hardness testers, and precision measurement tools
• Monitor SPC, process capability, defect reduction, and quality performance initiatives
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action investigations utilizing methodologies such as 8D and 5-Why
• Review and approve nonconformance reports, material review activities, and customer return investigations
• Coordinate corrective action implementation and ensure timely closure of quality issues
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits and compliance reviews
• Serve as the primary quality contact during customer audits and registrar inspections
• Coordinate audit responses, follow-up activities, and compliance documentation
• Oversee supplier quality performance and support supplier corrective action initiatives
• Support customer quality concerns, technical reviews, and product quality discussions
• Participate in contract review activities and quality documentation processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, operations, and sales teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and process performance
• Maintain quality records, reporting systems, and operational documentation
• Support manufacturing teams in maintaining safety, compliance, and production standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
Required Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required
• Experience within industrial manufacturing, metal processing, machining, casting, or heat-treat environments preferred
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949, or related quality standards preferred
• Experience with inspection methods, GD&T, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and corrective action systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Experience managing audits and interacting with customers, suppliers, and registrars
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiarity with ERP systems and quality data management software preferred
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
**Pay Range: **$50-75k
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