A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality control and quality assurance activities across incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products. This is a hands-on leadership role for a quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working closely with Production and Engineering teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead quality inspection activities for incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products • Investigate product defects and non-conformance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions • Manage Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) preparation, documentation, and coordination • Lead and improve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures, including internal audits, training, and external audit coordination • Communicate with customers regarding quality issues, rejection reports, and corrective actions • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical requirements • Use measuring tools to verify product dimensions and quality standards • Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for new projects • Monitor scrap and quality hold trends and work with Production and Engineering to resolve issues • Recommend improvements to production and inspection processes to improve quality, productivity, and cost control Qualifications • Experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control in a manufacturing environment • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications • Experience with quality inspection and measuring tools • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills • Good computer skills for reports, data tracking, and documentation • College degree preferred but not required This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of quality systems and play a key role in continuous improvement across the organization.