Quality Control Manager Jobs in Missouri
Quality Control Manager jobs in Missouri concentrate heavily in manufacturing, food and beverage processing, aerospace, and automotive supply chain, with demand ranging from entry-level supervisory roles to senior plant-level leadership. The busiest hiring markets are St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where companies such as Boeing, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and General Motors maintain major operations that consistently need quality leadership. The most in-demand specialties include ISO compliance management, FDA-regulated production oversight, and supplier quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Michels Federal, Inc. team plays a critical role in combining Michels solutions for the pursuit, development and delivery of large, complex energy and infrastructure projects. The Michels Federal team consists of dedicated people who work with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into safe, reliable federal improvements. Like our field construction teams, Michels Federal takes into consideration safety, social and environmental responsibility, and health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives.
As a Quality Control Manager, you will manage project quality requirements in civil and structural construction. Responsibilities include daily quality control reporting, subcontractor management, submittal management, conducting quality phase meetings and frequent field quality control inspections aimed at preventing contract non-conformance. You will be responsible for knowing the schedule and estimate strategy, along with ensuring the quality management systems are properly integrated to provide the most efficient and goal-oriented program possible. You will be a champion of Quality Control with continuous improvement throughout the project and company.
Why Michels Federal, Inc.?
- We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
- Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
- You accurately collect, process, and analyze data to effect decision making actions.
- You will build and maintain professional relationships with clients. This also includes coordination with Project Managers and superintendents to ensure timely submission of daily reports.
- You create clear and concise reports/documents on project Quality performance measurables, including rework costs, submittal management, non-conformance reports, etc. You use this data to drive continuous improvement and enhance efficiency with procedures and systems. You study all aspects of the contract, specifications, addendum, pre-bid information, and plans.
- You maintain the Project Defects Report and timely generate accurate reports on actions and trends.
- You conduct and accurately document QCM led project meetings, timely record, and issue and distribute the meeting minutes.
- You coordinate the inspections and testing of project requirements from the specifications and project Testing and Inspection Log. This includes ensuring the availability of adequate testing personnel, equipment and laboratory compliance.
- You ensure activities and actions (i.e., submittals, work plans, schedules, pre-construction meetings with clients) are conducted in a timely manner to ensure an effective project startup in addition to reviewing specifications to know the client requirements for deliverables.
- You review the specifications and know the client expectations for deliverables.
- You ensure compliance through in-depth reviews of the project documents.
- You review test methods and procedures with in-house technicians and subcontractor labs as needed. You discuss the requirements with the Superintendent to ensure all testing is performed according to the proper procedures, and all the data is properly collected.
- You ensure incoming products and materials are acceptable (i.e., specification, grade, timeliness).
- You initiate, communicate, and track non-conformance corrective actions. Discusses resolution ideas with the project team and properly dispositions.
- You comply with safety procedures/policies and addresses and/or elevates non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Other duties as assigned.
What it takes?
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction management/science with a minimum of 2 years construction experience on construction similar to this scope of work (preferred), or a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to this scope of work (preferred).
- Ability to work 6 weeks on and 1 week off rotations for projects.
- Minimum 1 Year experience in the Three Phases of Control Quality Management System utilized by USACE and other Federal Government Agencies USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors training certification (preferred).
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification as Quality Auditor (preferred) or Manager of Quality/Organization Excellence (preferred).
- Trained and experience with the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) 3.0 or NAVFAC's ECMS system (preferred).
- Experience with submittal management.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to read and understand contract drawings and specifications.
- Strong verbal and written skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.)
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control manager jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrated experience leading quality systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
- Proficiency with statistical process control tools and root cause analysis methods
- Hands-on background in Missouri's manufacturing, food processing, or aerospace sectors
- Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ preferred
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and communicate findings to plant leadership
Quality Control Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control manager in Missouri?
Most Missouri employers require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field, combined with progressive quality experience on the plant floor. Missouri does not issue a state license specific to quality control managers, so hiring decisions center on nationally recognized credentials such as ASQ's Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation. Building experience in Missouri's dominant sectors, including food production, automotive supply, and aerospace, strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
How much do quality control managers make in Missouri?
Quality control 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 control managers in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring quality control managers in Missouri include Concrete Strategies, CODIS, and Curia, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's strong manufacturing and food processing base means quality leadership openings appear steadily at both large industrial employers and regional contract manufacturers throughout the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most quality control manager jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield account for the greatest concentration of quality control manager openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City anchor the market because of their dense clusters of aerospace, automotive, and food production facilities, while Springfield draws openings from regional manufacturers and distribution operations that have expanded in southwest Missouri over the past decade.
Are there remote quality control manager jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control management is inherently hands-on, requiring direct oversight of production lines, inspections, and facility audits, which limits remote arrangements significantly. About 8% of quality control manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve supplier auditing, documentation systems management, or corporate quality program roles rather than plant-floor leadership.
How can I get hired as a quality control manager in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality technician or quality inspector role at a Missouri manufacturer, then building toward management. Large Missouri operations like those in the St. Louis automotive corridor and Kansas City food processing plants regularly hire quality technicians and inspectors who can grow internally. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential early signals seriousness to employers, and lateral moves from production supervisor or manufacturing engineer roles are common stepping stones into quality management.
Where can I find and apply to quality control manager jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to quality control manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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