Assistant Manager Quality Control Jobs

Assistant Manager Quality Control jobs are open across manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, covering specializations in inspection, process auditing, and regulatory compliance, from entry-level quality technician backgrounds to senior supervisory roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,960+
Top stateTexas
Top employerElite Recruiting & Consulting Services
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type91% On-site
Top industryScience

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Servicing Quality Control Auditor II
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Servicing Quality Control Auditor II
UWM
Pontiac, Michigan
Quality Control
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Quality Control Manager
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Quality Control Manager
Eli Lilly
Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$72k - $169k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Quality Control Manager (External Operation)
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Quality Control Manager (External Operation)
Eli Lilly
Boston, Massachusetts
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$72k - $187k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in chemistry
10,000+

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Quality Control Manager
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Quality Control Manager
Trueline
Atlanta, Georgia
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $130k/yr
11-50

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Quality Control Technician
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Quality Control Technician
Curtiss-Wright
Portland, Oregon
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$25 - $26.5/hr
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Manager Quality Control Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services98
  • Lockheed Martin33
  • Regeneron27
  • Medline Industries27
  • Amrize18

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research15
  • Construction & Real Estate15
  • Manufacturing12
  • Chemicals & Materials9
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant manager quality control jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
  • Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or FDA regulatory compliance standards
  • Proficiency with statistical process control tools and quality management software
  • ASQ certification such as CQA, CQE, or CQT preferred or required
  • Hands-on experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective and preventive actions
  • Ability to lead and develop frontline quality inspection or technician teams

Tips for Your Assistant Manager Quality Control Job Search

Tailor your resume to audit outcomes

Quality control hiring managers want to see what you caught, corrected, or prevented. Rewrite your bullet points to show defect reduction, inspection pass rates, or corrective action results rather than listing duties you performed.

Highlight your certification tier clearly

ASQ certifications like CQA, CQE, or CQT signal readiness to hiring managers fast. If you hold one, put it in your resume header alongside your title so screeners see it before they read a single bullet.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists assistant manager quality control openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Match your resume to the industry's standards language

Job postings in pharmaceuticals reference FDA 21 CFR Part 211, while automotive roles cite IATF 16949. Mirror the exact regulatory or standards language from each posting in your resume so your application clears automated screening.

Prepare a corrective action story for interviews

Most interview panels will ask you to walk through a quality failure you managed. Prepare one clear CAPA example with the root cause you identified, the fix you implemented, and the measurable outcome that followed.

Negotiate scope, not just compensation

When you receive an offer, ask what QC team size you'll oversee, which regulatory bodies the site reports to, and whether the role carries direct authority to halt production. Those factors define the role's real career value.

Assistant Manager Quality Control Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most assistant manager quality controls?

The most active employers for assistant manager quality controls right now are Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, Lockheed Martin, and Regeneron, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing-heavy states and pharmaceutical corridors tend to post the most volume.

How many assistant manager quality control jobs are remote?

About 9% of assistant manager quality control openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many management roles because the work is tied to physical production lines, labs, or inspection floors. Quality systems analyst and audit coordination functions within the role are most likely to allow remote days.

How do you become an assistant manager quality control?

Start by building hands-on experience as a quality technician or inspector in a regulated industry like manufacturing, food production, or medical devices. Pursue an ASQ certification to validate your technical knowledge, then move into a lead or senior inspector role where you supervise others. Demonstrated CAPA ownership and audit experience are what most employers require before promoting someone into an assistant manager seat.

How do you get hired as an assistant manager quality control with little experience?

Focus on roles in industries with high turnover in their quality departments, such as food processing or contract manufacturing, where employers are more likely to develop internal candidates. Start as a quality technician, volunteer to lead CAPA documentation, and earn your CQT from ASQ as early as possible. Applying to companies running ISO certification projects is a practical way in because they need hands-on support fast.

What does the assistant manager quality control interview process look like?

Expect a phone screen focused on your regulatory background and team experience, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with a quality director and operations manager. You'll typically be asked to walk through a corrective action you managed, describe how you've handled a failed audit, and explain your approach to coaching inspectors. Some employers add a site tour where they ask you to identify process risks on the floor.

Where can I find and apply to assistant manager quality control jobs?

You can find and apply to assistant manager quality control jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and certification level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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