Access Dubuque
Quality Assurance Manager
Specialized Recruiting Group
1 Positions
ID: 81090
Posted On 09/09/2025
Job Overview
Specialized Recruiting Group is now seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Manager to join our client’s team in Dubuque, IA.
This role is key to ensuring products meet customer and industry standards while leading and supporting a dedicated Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong inspection and process improvement experience, a problem-solver who thrives in a manufacturing environment, and someone who can balance leadership responsibilities with technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and conduct inspections at all stages of production, including first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM machines.
• Inspect castings for layout, tolerances, and finish specifications.
• Identify defects, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with production teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, calibration records, and reports.
• Audit processes and operators to proactively identify and reduce quality risks.
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards across all departments.
• Supervise, train, and mentor QA team members, fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer quality concerns and ensure strong cross-department communication.
Qualifications
• Education: Technical training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing or fabrication environment; prior supervisory/management experience strongly preferred.
• Skills:
Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (AIAG Core Tools: APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA)
Hands-on inspection and quality process management experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in computer systems/software for quality tracking and reporting
Strong leadership abilities with a collaborative, team-focused mindset
Benefits
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bonus potential based on performance
Compensation:
Based on experience
How To Apply:
Submit an application on Access Dubuque or send your resume to
Cassie.Gibson@Expresspros.com
for consideration!
Primary Contact
1690906985425
Cassie Gibson
Executive Recruiter,
(563)557-1064
Phone
Phone
Phone
Fax
Cassie.Gibson@Expresspros.com
Email
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Job Details
Categories
Manufacturing
Production
Location
Dubuque, IA
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
Commensurate with experience
Qualifications
Education
High School/GED
Experience
2-5 Years
Company ID
36232
Job REQ #
# Positions
1
Start Date
20250909
End Date
20251128
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About the Company
Specialized Recruiting Group is an Express Employment Professionals company with a focus on Professional and Executive Search. We recruit and maintain a pipeline of highly skilled professionals in a variety of areas for interim/project assignments, contract-to-hire assignments, and permanent (direct hire) placement. Our team is uniquely equipped to help companies find the talent their business needs, and help talented professionals take the next step in their careers.
Specialized Recruiting Group is proud to serve the communities of Dubuque, Waterloo, and Southwest WI with a full offering of recruiting, training, and human resource services. Since we opened our doors, we have focused on not only helping companies find top talent, but also helping them develop and retain talent.
Specialized Recruiting Group
1 Positions
ID: 81090
Posted On 09/09/2025
Job Overview
Specialized Recruiting Group is now seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Manager to join our client’s team in Dubuque, IA.
This role is key to ensuring products meet customer and industry standards while leading and supporting a dedicated Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong inspection and process improvement experience, a problem-solver who thrives in a manufacturing environment, and someone who can balance leadership responsibilities with technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and conduct inspections at all stages of production, including first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM machines.
• Inspect castings for layout, tolerances, and finish specifications.
• Identify defects, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with production teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, calibration records, and reports.
• Audit processes and operators to proactively identify and reduce quality risks.
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards across all departments.
• Supervise, train, and mentor QA team members, fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer quality concerns and ensure strong cross-department communication.
Qualifications
• Education: Technical training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing or fabrication environment; prior supervisory/management experience strongly preferred.
• Skills:
Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (AIAG Core Tools: APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA)
Hands-on inspection and quality process management experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in computer systems/software for quality tracking and reporting
Strong leadership abilities with a collaborative, team-focused mindset
Benefits
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bonus potential based on performance
Compensation:
Based on experience
How To Apply:
Submit an application on Access Dubuque or send your resume to
Cassie.Gibson@Expresspros.com
for consideration!
Primary Contact
1690906985425
Cassie Gibson
Executive Recruiter,
(563)557-1064
Phone
Phone
Phone
Fax
Cassie.Gibson@Expresspros.com
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Job Details
Categories
Manufacturing
Production
Location
Dubuque, IA
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
Commensurate with experience
Qualifications
Education
High School/GED
Experience
2-5 Years
Company ID
36232
Job REQ #
# Positions
1
Start Date
20250909
End Date
20251128
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0
TH Ad
0
TH Comments
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Specialized Recruiting Group
About the Company
Specialized Recruiting Group is an Express Employment Professionals company with a focus on Professional and Executive Search. We recruit and maintain a pipeline of highly skilled professionals in a variety of areas for interim/project assignments, contract-to-hire assignments, and permanent (direct hire) placement. Our team is uniquely equipped to help companies find the talent their business needs, and help talented professionals take the next step in their careers.
Specialized Recruiting Group is proud to serve the communities of Dubuque, Waterloo, and Southwest WI with a full offering of recruiting, training, and human resource services. Since we opened our doors, we have focused on not only helping companies find top talent, but also helping them develop and retain talent.