Lead Quality Tooling Technician

Lead Quality Tooling Technician

Location:

Warrensburg, MO — On-site — Permanent position. Annual compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 (based on experience).

We are a well-established, financially stable manufacturer producing highly engineered metal components. The successful candidate will work closely with the Quality Manager, leading quality initiatives at one manufacturing facility and acting as the primary quality resource for daily operations.

• Excellent long-term career growth with the opportunity to lead quality efforts for a manufacturing plant and potentially partner with the Quality Manager.
• Stable, established manufacturer with a strong reputation and long history of success.
• Collaborative team environment where your ideas and contributions have a direct impact.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of vacation to start, with flexibility for pre-approved vacation commitments discussed during the offer process.

• Support and drive quality initiatives to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Perform product inspections and verify components against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Conduct root cause investigations for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving processes, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Perform internal quality audits and assist with maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer quality requirements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, supply chain, and customer teams to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing processes.
• Review blueprints, specifications, and manufacturing documentation to ensure product conformance.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment and inspection tools, including CMMs and/or laser scanning equipment when applicable.
• Support customer and supplier quality activities, including investigations, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Assist the Quality Manager with daily quality operations and serve as the primary quality resource for one manufacturing facility.

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• Experience in a foundry, metal casting, machining, tooling, automotive, fabrication, or other precision manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949.
• Experience performing inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and product specifications.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Jobot provides an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and ensures candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Legal disclosures:
Jobot may perform background checks with authorization. Qualified candidates with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. Information submitted through candidate profiles and applications is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy and related notices, available at  By applying, you agree to receive calls, texts, or emails from Jobot or its partners. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out or get help by replying STOP or HELP.

Privacy policy: