Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Missouri

Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Missouri are consistently active, with demand concentrated in manufacturing, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and aerospace and defense. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield lead hiring, and established employers such as Boeing, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and BJC HealthCare maintain ongoing quality management needs across the state. The most in-demand specialties are process quality in production environments, regulatory compliance in medical device and pharmaceutical settings, and supplier quality across supply chain operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles56
Top employerKindeva Drug Delivery
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring26
Work type80% On-site
Top industryAirlines

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Consultant, Medicaid Claims Quality Assurance, Analytics and Insights
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Consultant, Medicaid Claims Quality Assurance, Analytics and Insights
Deloitte
Kansas City, Missouri
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$83k - $138k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
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Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
H&R Block
Missouri
Business Analysis
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$73k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Developmental Disability Services Quality Assurance Specialist
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Developmental Disability Services Quality Assurance Specialist
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Data Analytics
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$43k - $47k/yr
Bachelor's degree in social work

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Analyst - Quality Assurance
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Analyst - Quality Assurance
Wesco
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Analyst
Customer Service
Customer Support
$66k - $86k/yr
10,000+

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Quality Assurance Lab Technician (Night Shift)
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Quality Assurance Lab Technician (Night Shift)
Aurora Dairy
Columbia, Missouri
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$21 - $23/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Quality Assurance Manager Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
9 jobs
Kansas City
8 jobs
Springfield
5 jobs
Columbia
3 jobs
Brentwood
3 jobs
West Plains
3 jobs
Maryland Heights
3 jobs
Arnold
2 jobs
Wright City
2 jobs

Quality Assurance Manager Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Kindeva Drug Delivery6 open roles
Leonardo DRS3 open roles
Schreiber Foods3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Airlines
  • Food & Beverage
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance manager jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated experience leading quality teams and managing QMS systems such as ISO 9001
  • Working knowledge of regulatory standards including FDA, GMP, or AS9100 depending on industry
  • Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, CAPA, root cause analysis, and auditing
  • Experience managing supplier quality programs and conducting vendor qualification activities
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills for coordinating with production, engineering, and compliance

Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality assurance manager in Missouri?

Most quality assurance manager roles in Missouri require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, along with progressive experience in quality or operations. Missouri does not issue a state license specific to this role, but certifications from the American Society for Quality, such as the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential, carry significant weight with Missouri employers, particularly in manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare sectors.

How much do quality assurance managers make in Missouri?

Quality assurance managers in Missouri earn a median of about $117,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,840 for the lowest 10% to over $183,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality assurance managers in Missouri?

Missouri quality assurance manager roles are posted by Kindeva Drug Delivery, Leonardo DRS, and Schreiber Foods and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's concentration of manufacturers, food processors, and healthcare systems means quality leadership openings appear year-round across multiple sectors.

Which Missouri cities have the most quality assurance manager jobs?

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield have the most quality assurance manager openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis drive the majority of postings given their dense manufacturing bases, large hospital systems, and corporate headquarters, while Springfield draws openings from regional distribution, healthcare, and food production employers concentrated in the southwest part of the state.

Are there remote quality assurance manager jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're less common because quality assurance managers frequently work on production floors, conduct in-person audits, and oversee physical processes. About 20% of quality assurance manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most of those positions focused on documentation, supplier auditing, compliance oversight, and quality system management rather than hands-on production work.

How can I get hired as a quality assurance manager in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is starting in a quality technician, quality inspector, or production associate role at a Missouri manufacturer or healthcare facility, then moving into a quality coordinator or quality analyst position before stepping into management. Large Missouri employers in food production and medical devices often hire into quality associate programs that rotate candidates through auditing, documentation, and compliance functions, building the hands-on foundation that quality manager roles require. Earning an entry-level ASQ certification while in those roles strengthens the case for promotion.

Where can I find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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