Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Alabama
Quality Assurance Lead jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile, where aerospace and defense contractors, automotive suppliers, and healthcare systems drive consistent demand for experienced quality professionals. Employers like Boeing, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, and Protective Life have sustained hiring for leads who can oversee compliance, inspection, and continuous improvement programs. The most in-demand specialties are ISO and AS9100 quality systems, supplier quality management, and medical device or pharmaceutical quality assurance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
Job Summary:
General Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, deliver, and reinforce trade‑related instruction focused on proper installation, material handling, and testing procedures through a combination of classroom training and hands‑on field coaching
- Lead the development of site-specific Quality Plans and Site Startup processes tailored to the unique characteristics of each project.
- Support the development of First-of-Kind (FOK) installations, execute inspections, and obtain customer approval on the final iteration
- Manage the scheduling, tracking, inspection, and completion of customer and IES quality checklists, including input into the IES and customer specific platforms
- Conduct, document, and report daily field walks focused on early identification of quality issues and verification of conformance with approved First-of-Kind (FOK) standards
- Utilize weekly reporting to assess and communicate project health against IES and customer quality standards, escalating identified risks to operations and program leadership
- Participate in or lead project walkthroughs with customers and IES leadership
- Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
- Implement training processes and best practices that add value and improve business performance
- Maintain personal knowledge, training and proficiency on installed products and course materials
- Work with training team to design and implement new training programs and revise old programs
- Ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for staff/students
- Other duties as assigned
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Operate as a team member of management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Lead by positive example on policy, quality, safety, employee, ethical, and customer satisfaction attitude.
- Must be able to work a non-standard work schedule as required to provide job, team or individual specific training.
- For demonstration purposes, must be able to climb ladders, use hand and power tools, lift 50 pounds.
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop, implement and review project process improvement(s).
- Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
- Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s).
- Must have proven high skill level interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
- Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
- Must possess the ability to learn and teach the Company and customer installation, handling and testing specifications and procedures.
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
- Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of training experience or related role.
- Prefer a minimum of five (5) years of leadership or quality experience in telecommunications, electrical or a related technical or construction field.
- Prefer a BICSI certified trainer.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project).
- Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to effectively use basic hand tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), and pliers (needle nose and channel locks), crescent wrench, sewing (stitching) needle, cable sheers, flush cutting pliers, multi-meter and rubber mallet (gray).
- Highly knowledgeable of materials, methods, and tools involved in the commercial construction industry.
- Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Possess good knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their application.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications.
- Working knowledge of construction processes (bid process, project management, delegation, financial, etc.).
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
Job Summary:
General Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, deliver, and reinforce trade‑related instruction focused on proper installation, material handling, and testing procedures through a combination of classroom training and hands‑on field coaching
- Lead the development of site-specific Quality Plans and Site Startup processes tailored to the unique characteristics of each project.
- Support the development of First-of-Kind (FOK) installations, execute inspections, and obtain customer approval on the final iteration
- Manage the scheduling, tracking, inspection, and completion of customer and IES quality checklists, including input into the IES and customer specific platforms
- Conduct, document, and report daily field walks focused on early identification of quality issues and verification of conformance with approved First-of-Kind (FOK) standards
- Utilize weekly reporting to assess and communicate project health against IES and customer quality standards, escalating identified risks to operations and program leadership
- Participate in or lead project walkthroughs with customers and IES leadership
- Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
- Implement training processes and best practices that add value and improve business performance
- Maintain personal knowledge, training and proficiency on installed products and course materials
- Work with training team to design and implement new training programs and revise old programs
- Ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for staff/students
- Other duties as assigned
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Operate as a team member of management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Lead by positive example on policy, quality, safety, employee, ethical, and customer satisfaction attitude.
- Must be able to work a non-standard work schedule as required to provide job, team or individual specific training.
- For demonstration purposes, must be able to climb ladders, use hand and power tools, lift 50 pounds.
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop, implement and review project process improvement(s).
- Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
- Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s).
- Must have proven high skill level interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
- Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
- Must possess the ability to learn and teach the Company and customer installation, handling and testing specifications and procedures.
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
- Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of training experience or related role.
- Prefer a minimum of five (5) years of leadership or quality experience in telecommunications, electrical or a related technical or construction field.
- Prefer a BICSI certified trainer.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project).
- Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to effectively use basic hand tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), and pliers (needle nose and channel locks), crescent wrench, sewing (stitching) needle, cable sheers, flush cutting pliers, multi-meter and rubber mallet (gray).
- Highly knowledgeable of materials, methods, and tools involved in the commercial construction industry.
- Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Possess good knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their application.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications.
- Working knowledge of construction processes (bid process, project management, delegation, financial, etc.).
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Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Assurance Lead Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Medical Devices
- Chemicals & Materials
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance lead jobs across Alabama.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years of quality assurance experience with at least two in a lead role
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality management standards
- Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and statistical process control
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across production, engineering, and supplier teams
Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance lead in Alabama?
Most Alabama employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related science, combined with several years of hands-on quality assurance experience. No state-issued license is required to work as a quality assurance lead in Alabama, but professional certifications such as the Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor from the American Society for Quality carry significant weight, especially in Alabama's defense, automotive, and healthcare manufacturing sectors.
How much do quality assurance leads make in Alabama?
Quality assurance leads in Alabama earn a median of about $101,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,670 for the lowest 10% to over $162,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance leads in Alabama?
Employers hiring quality assurance leads in Alabama right now include KBR, HYUNDAI MOBIS, and GRIFFON AEROSPACE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Alabama's dense concentration of aerospace primes, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, and regional hospital networks means demand stays active across both the Huntsville corridor and the Birmingham metro year-round.
Which Alabama cities have the most quality assurance lead jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Montgomery account for the largest share of quality assurance lead openings in Alabama. Huntsville leads because of its deep aerospace and defense contractor ecosystem anchored by the Redstone Arsenal, while Birmingham's strength in healthcare systems and manufacturing drives demand there, and Mobile's port-related industrial base and Airbus final assembly facility sustain a steady pipeline of quality roles in the south of the state.
Are there remote quality assurance lead jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're limited, because quality assurance lead work is heavily tied to production floors, supplier audits, and laboratory or inspection environments that require physical presence. About 6% of quality assurance lead openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the roles that do offer flexibility tend to focus on documentation systems management, supplier quality review, or quality management system auditing rather than hands-on inspection duties.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance lead in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality inspector or quality technician role first, then building toward a lead position. Large Alabama manufacturers like Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Huntsville and Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln post entry-level quality roles that include structured on-the-job training. Earning an American Society for Quality Certified Quality Inspector credential while working in an adjacent role such as production technician or metrology specialist signals seriousness to Alabama hiring managers and accelerates the move into a lead track.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to whichever ones fit your background.
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