What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Manager position at PMCO?
PMCO is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager in the Heavy Manufacturing industry in Riverside, MO!
Salary: $90K - $125K
Shift: Days
Location: Riverside, MO
Job Summary:
This role is ideal for a hands-on Quality Manager or a senior-level Quality Engineer ready to step into leadership and elevate a growing ISO 9001 environment.
You will oversee a small but capable team, partner heavily with engineering and production, and drive the quality discipline required for tight-tolerance, high-mix/low-volume manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and strengthen the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including procedures, document control, audits, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities, ensuring compliance with prints, tolerances, weld specs, and customer requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, DMAIC, and structured problem-solving tools.
- Manage PPAP, APQP, control plans, and first article processes for machined and welded components.
- Collaborate with engineering on print reviews, GD&T interpretation, nonconformances, and disposition.
- Serve as the quality liaison for customer audits, technical reviews, and contract requirements (marine/defense).
- Develop quality metrics, reports, and data-driven improvements for scrap, rework, and process capability.
- Coach, mentor, and elevate quality inspectors and technicians in daily floor support.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline (preferred).
- 3–7 years in Quality Engineering or Quality Management within heavy manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or precision assemblies.
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T, print interpretation, metrology tools, and tight-tolerance machining.
- Hands-on experience with welded assemblies, fabrication processes, and mechanical inspection.
- Proven ability to lead corrective actions, drive quality culture, and communicate across production, engineering, and customer teams.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP, internal/external audits, and supplier quality processes.
Interested? Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000
