Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Missouri
Quality Assurance Lead jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where manufacturing, life sciences, and logistics companies maintain deep QA teams. Employers like Anheuser-Busch InBev, Cerner (Oracle Health), and Boeing's St. Louis operations consistently hire quality assurance leads across food and beverage, healthcare software, and aerospace production. Demand is especially strong in regulatory compliance, process validation, and supplier quality management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Full-time available with the Water Department, Consumer Services Division
Salary Range: $20.88/hour
Work Location: 4800 E. 63rd St.
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: August 27, 2026
About Us
About the Water Department
KC Water provides essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services to support the health, safety, and growth of the Kansas City region. The department is responsible for maintaining and operating extensive systems for water collection, treatment, and distribution, serving more than 170,000 residential and business customers, as well as regional partners. Funded through user fees, KC Water is committed to delivering high-quality service, ensuring reliable infrastructure, and investing in sustainable solutions to meet both current and future community needs.
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Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Monitors and evaluates calls.
- Assesses agent performance using established quality standards and scorecards.
- Reviews emails, chats, and other customer interactions for compliance and quality.
- Completes regular quality evaluations and document findings.
- Identifies trends, recurring errors, and areas for improvement.
- Ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Delivers constructive feedback to customer service representatives.
- Works with supervisors and trainers to develop coaching plans.
- Recognizes and shares best practices among team members.
- Maintains quality assurance records and databases.
- Generates reports on quality scores, customer satisfaction, and compliance results.
- Analyzes data to identify performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Verifies that agents follow company guidelines, scripts, and legal requirements.
- Monitors compliance with industry regulations and customer privacy standards.
- Escalates compliance concerns to management when necessary.
- Assists in developing training materials and quality standards.
- Participates in new hire training and refresher sessions.
- Identifies issues affecting customer satisfaction and collaborates with operations and management teams to improve processes.
- Helps implement initiatives that enhance service quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
REQUIRES:
- an accredited Bachelor’s degree
- OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience to include professional experience in the development and/or operation of administrative systems, programs, policies and practice.
- Preference given to applicants with professional development curriculum creation, needs assessment analysis experience, training experience and KWIC knowledge.
Other Information
Military veterans encouraged to apply
Why You'll Love Working with Us – Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.
Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.
Support for Life’s Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.
Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses—invest in your future while you work.
Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.
Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.
Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.
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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy
The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).
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Quality Assurance Lead Job Market in Missouri
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Who's Hiring


Top Industries Hiring
- Airlines
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Transportation & Logistics
- Investment & Asset Management
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance lead jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
- Three or more years of quality assurance experience with demonstrated team leadership
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820
- Hands-on experience with CAPA processes, root cause analysis, and corrective action documentation
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credential from ASQ preferred
- Familiarity with ERP or QMS software platforms including SAP, Palantir, or MasterControl
Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance lead in Missouri?
Most quality assurance leads in Missouri move into the role after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a related technical field and spending several years in a quality engineer or quality analyst position. Missouri does not issue a state license for quality assurance leads, but employers across aerospace, food production, and healthcare IT strongly favor candidates who hold an American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification such as the Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor before stepping into a lead role.
How much do quality assurance leads make in Missouri?
Quality assurance leads in Missouri earn a median of about $85,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,030 for the lowest 10% to over $141,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance leads in Missouri?
Missouri quality assurance lead roles are posted by Kindeva Drug Delivery, Creative Food Ingredients, and ADM and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's mix of aerospace manufacturing in St. Louis, food and beverage operations in Kansas City, and growing healthcare technology firms means openings appear across several distinct industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Missouri cities have the most quality assurance lead jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield have the most quality assurance lead openings in Missouri. Kansas City's large food processing, logistics, and pharmaceutical distribution base drives the bulk of that metro's listings, while St. Louis benefits from Boeing's defense manufacturing presence, a dense cluster of healthcare IT companies, and a strong biotech corridor along the I-64 corridor.
Are there remote quality assurance lead jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than many manufacturing-adjacent roles, because quality assurance leads in software, healthcare IT, and documentation-heavy regulated industries can perform audits, compliance reviews, and team coordination remotely. About 27% of quality assurance lead openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the sector split between desk-based compliance work and hands-on production floor roles. The most remote-friendly positions tend to sit within healthcare software and SaaS quality organizations.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance lead in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a quality technician, quality inspector, or production associate role at a Missouri manufacturer and building toward a lead position from within. Large Missouri employers in food production and aerospace, including plants in the Kansas City metro and St. Louis area, regularly hire entry-level quality staff and promote internally. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential early signals seriousness to hiring managers and can accelerate that internal move without requiring prior leadership experience.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search for roles that fit your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that match. No profile creation is required to see and apply to the listings.
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