Quality Assurance Manager
BALLARD, WAJob$36–41/hrPosted 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
Tradesmen International is hiring experienced Quality Assurance Managers for projects in the Ballard, Washington area. The role leads a quality team and oversees quality systems, inspections, audits, compliance, and corrective actions in a manufacturing environment. It also partners with production, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve performance. The posting offers first-shift work at $36–$41 per hour and lists vacation pay, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
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Description
Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Quality Assurance Managers for projects located in the Ballard, WA area . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $36-41/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Quality Assurance Manager and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Job Scope:
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Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team
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Maintain, improve, and ensure compliance with quality management systems, procedures, and documentation
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Establish and oversee inspection, testing, and auditing processes to ensure consistent product quality
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Analyze quality data, metrics, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement
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Investigate nonconformances, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
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Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements
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Partner with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve overall performance
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Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, and customer specifications to verify compliance throughout the manufacturing process
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Develop quality reports, metrics, and documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives
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Provide training, coaching, and guidance on quality standards, procedures, and best practices throughout the organization
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Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and quality excellence
Requirements
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5+ years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment
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Proven ability to lead and develop teams while effectively managing multiple priorities
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
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Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
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Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methods, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
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Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and customer compliance requirements
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Experience in metal manufacturing, finishing, or precision components is highly preferred
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Working knowledge of aerospace quality standards and FAA-regulated environments is a plus
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
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Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Company Details
Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
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Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked
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Vacation Pay
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Health insurance
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401(k) retirement savings plan
Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
“ Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, pleasecall or visit your closest Tradesmen office (https://www.tradesmeninternational.com/directory/) to verify the request.
Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com)
Location
US-WA-BALLARD
Posted Date (10/12/2026 2:46 PM)
Req ID 2026-367735
Category Manufacturing
Location US-WA-BALLARD
How this job compares
Set against the 465 open Quality Assurance Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 12 open Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Washington and 465 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Quality Assurance Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (325 postings).
- Education
- 123 of the 465 open Quality Assurance Manager jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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