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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Overview

Open roles48
Top employerConcrete Strategies
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring26
Work type92% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Michels
Quality Control Manager
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Quality Control Manager
Michels
Kansas City, Missouri
Quality Control
Construction Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Bilfinger
Traveling Quality Control Manager - Nationwide
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Traveling Quality Control Manager - Nationwide
Bilfinger
Kansas City, Missouri
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Sentio BioSciences LLC
Quality Control Analyst II
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Sentio BioSciences LLC
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Quality Control Analyst II
Sentio BioSciences LLC
Maryland Heights, Missouri
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$55k - $65k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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Curia
Supervisor, Quality Control
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Supervisor, Quality Control
Curia
Springfield, Missouri
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Catalent Pharma Solutions
Quality Control Technician I
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Quality Control Technician I
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Quality Control Manager Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
10 jobs
Kansas City
9 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
Earth City
2 jobs
Jefferson City
2 jobs
Maryland Heights
2 jobs
Meta
1 job
Dexter
1 job
Fenton
1 job

Quality Control Manager Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

Concrete Strategies
Concrete Strategies4 open roles
C
CODIS1 open role
Curia
Curia1 open role

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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