Quality Assurance Manager
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control / Manager, Quality Engineering, Quality Technician/ Inspector, QA Specialist / Manager -
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, QA Specialist / Manager
Quality Assurance Manager – Metal Manufacturing
Jamestown, NC
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: Days
Start Date:
ASAP
Our client, a leading metal manufacturer in Jamestown, NC, is expanding and seeking a hands‑on, detail‑driven Quality Assurance Manager to lead their quality function. If you thrive in a manufacturing or engineering environment and enjoy driving continuous improvement, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high‑impact leadership role.
OverviewAs the QA Manager, you’ll oversee the full Quality Management System, lead a team of quality technicians, and ensure products meet internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. You’ll play a key role in shaping quality culture, improving processes, and supporting both customer and supplier relationships.
Responsibilities- Quality Systems & Compliance
- Develop, maintain, and enforce quality policies and the QMS (ISO 9001, IATF, VDA).
- Ensure compliance with industry requirements, including welding codes and automotive standards.
- Lead internal and external audits.
- Inspection & Testing
- Oversee incoming, in‑process, and final inspections.
- Manage weld inspections, NDT, dimensional checks (CMM), and calibration programs.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise and mentor QA inspectors and engineers.
- Conduct performance reviews and foster a culture of quality and accountability.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
- Utilize FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and other APQP tools to drive improvement.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Manage quality records, certifications, and process documentation.
- Report on key metrics including scrap, downtime, and cost of quality.
- Serve as the primary contact for customer quality requirements, audits, and complaints.
- Conduct supplier audits and manage vendor quality performance.
- Proven experience in quality management within manufacturing/metalworking (stamping, fabrication, welding, machining).
- Strong technical knowledge of APQP tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, PPAP, MSA, NDT.
- Proficiency with quality equipment: CMM, optical comparator, calipers, gauges.
- Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and customer specifications.
- Hands‑on approach with strong organizational discipline.
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