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Quality Assurance Manager

Date Posted: May 28, 2026
Yearly: £ - £

Job Detail

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    Location Washington, United States of America
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    Apply Before: Jun 29, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Quality Assurance Manager position at Ajulia Executive Search, located in Chelan, Washington, is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, data-driven leader in aerospace and/or automotive manufacturing. This role involves overseeing inspections, audits, and corrective actions, as well as driving improvements in quality across operations.

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection excluding NDT
  • Ensure proper use of CMMs, gauges, hardness testers, and other inspection tools
  • Improve SPC, process capability, and reduce defects
  • Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why)
  • Review/approve NCRs, MRB decisions, and customer returns
  • Plan and conduct internal audits; support customer, registrar, and Nadcap audits
  • Manage supplier quality performance and corrective actions
  • Act as primary customer quality contact; support PPAP/FAI and contract review

Required skills

  • 5+ years of quality leadership in manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949, GD&T, and inspection methods
  • Experience with PPAP, FAI (AS9102), SPC, MSA, and corrective action systems
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience with aluminum casting, machining, or heat-treat operations
  • Familiarity with ERP and quality data systems
  • Lean/Six Sigma experience

What the company offers

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid PTO

Skills Required

Company Overview

Washington, United States of America

Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. It is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. Read More

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