Quality Manager Jobs in Missouri
Quality Manager jobs in Missouri concentrate in automotive manufacturing, aerospace, food processing, and healthcare, with demand at every level from quality engineer to plant-level QA director. The largest hiring activity is in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where established employers like Boeing, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Cerner (now Oracle Health) maintain ongoing quality functions across production, compliance, and supplier management. ISO auditing, FDA regulatory compliance, and Six Sigma process improvement are the most in-demand specialties among Missouri listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with more than 1,200 employees and nearing $2B in revenue, Alberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations throughout North America to build their most challenging and important projects.
Since our founding in 1918, Alberici earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety and trust. Combined with our 100+ years of experience, we provide construction solutions to the automotive, commercial, civil, energy, food & beverage, healthcare, heavy industrial, industrial process, and water industries.
We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.
Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.
When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.
Our Values
- Working Safely
- Valuing Diversity
- Serving Humbly
- Executing with Integrity
- Solving Creatively
- Engaging Fully
What We Offer
- Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs and annual cost-of-living adjustments
- Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments
- Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility on day one
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Personalized career development and training programs
- Minimum of 29 days of PTO (including holidays) for entry-level roles
- Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members
- Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members
- Corporate office cafeteria access
- Employee Resource Group (ERG) opportunities
- Philanthropy opportunities
Position Overview
The Quality Manager interfaces with engineering, construction, management, clients, and client inspectors to address quality-related concerns across civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, and industrial/commercial subcontracts.
- Implements quality assurance/quality control programs for the Company.
- Receives owner, manufacture and engineering quality requirements and applies them to the project.
- Supports planning, development and implementation of vendor surveillance activities for procured items.
- Manages third party inspection service for bolting, welding, nondestructive testing, concrete testing, soil inspections and others as required.
- Interprets engineering drawings, specifications and code requirements and ensures that the contractors have all the required quality plans, procedures and certifications
- Performs inspections within field of expertise.
- Interfaces with clients through client surveys at the start, during and at the end of jobs.
- Interfaces with third party inspection services per client inspection requirements.
- Documents inspections and related quality control activities.
- Performs random jobsite audits to assure conformance to AISC, ASME and project specifications.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Develops and maintains effective QA/QC programs and procedures tailored to specific project requirements.
- Conducts thorough surveillance and audits of subcontractor quality programs, identifying compliance gaps and providing solutions.
- Reviews supplier quality requirements effectively and ensures they are incorporated them into project submittal registry and schedule.
- Develops and executes programs to inspect materials and vendor-supplied items, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Develops and implements high-level vendor surveillance strategies to proactively mitigate risks and optimize procurement outcomes.
- Coordinates with Project team members to integrate owner, manufacturer, and engineering requirements into project execution plans.
Design and Problem-Solving
- Applies structured approaches to identify design flaws and propose well-reasoned, cost-effective solutions that align with project goals.
- Develops clear, compliant documentation of solutions to operational and design challenges, ensuring traceability.
Engineering Compliance
- Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and codes, ensuring all work adheres to quality plans, standards, and certification requirements.
- Implements robust systems to verify compliance, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards and certifications.
Construction Oversight and Reporting
- Develops, manages, and conducts an effective surveillance program of construction activities and ensures detailed, actionable field reports are prepared.
- Expertly coordinates complex third-party inspections, ensuring seamless execution of critical testing and reporting requirements.
- Facilitates the procurement of third-party resources by preparing detailed project requirements and evaluating proposals for alignment with project objectives, budget, and timeline. Conducts comparative analysis of proposals to recommend the most suitable option based on project needs.
- Oversees the review and validation of third-party inspection service invoices, implementing streamlined processes and controls to ensure billing accuracy and adherence to contractual obligations. Provides strategic insights into invoice trends and financial performance, proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality.
Team Guidance and Collaboration
- Provides effective guidance to teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration to address quality challenges.
- Analyzes schedules systematically to ensure quality requirements align with project milestones.
- Leads teams in the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and aligns quality efforts with organizational objectives.
Management Responsibilities
- Manages direct reports as assigned.
- Effectively hires, trains, coaches, disciplines, and develops employees to achieve and maintain positive working relationships within the department.
- Achieves desired results through effective leadership and appropriate influence while adhering to established policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and a minimum of ten years of comparable experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Growth Opportunities
Alberici invests heavily in our team members training and development in both technical, management, and leadership aptitude.
This role is on the quality department career ladder; employees participate in a Professional Development Plan (PDP) focused on career advancement.
Typical growth opportunities for this position include:
- Sr. Quality Manager
Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies:
Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, and Kienlen Constructors
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential strongly preferred
- Three or more years of quality management experience in manufacturing or regulated industry
- Demonstrated proficiency with ISO 9001 auditing, documentation, and corrective action processes
- Experience leading root cause analysis using Six Sigma, DMAIC, or 8D methodologies
- Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR requirements for food, medical device, or pharmaceutical environments
Quality Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in Missouri?
Missouri does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality manager, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most Missouri employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field. From there, the American Society for Quality offers the Certified Quality Manager and Certified Quality Engineer credentials that Missouri manufacturers and healthcare organizations consistently list as preferred qualifications. Candidates who combine relevant industry experience with an ASQ credential compete most effectively for mid-level and senior roles.
How much do quality managers make in Missouri?
Quality 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 managers in Missouri?
Employers hiring quality managers in Missouri right now include Burns & McDonnell, Concrete Strategies, and Clayco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's concentration of automotive suppliers, aerospace contractors, and food and beverage manufacturers means quality roles turn over regularly across both production facilities and corporate compliance functions.
Which Missouri cities have the most quality manager jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield have the most quality manager openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its aerospace, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries anchored by employers like Boeing and large hospital systems, while Kansas City's food manufacturing, logistics, and automotive supplier base drives demand there, and Springfield's growing manufacturing and distribution sector produces a consistent share of regional openings.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality manager roles are heavily hands-on, requiring physical presence on production floors, in labs, or at supplier sites, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of quality manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in quality systems management, supplier auditing coordination, or corporate compliance roles rather than plant-floor quality functions.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or quality inspector role, which large Missouri manufacturers like automotive suppliers in the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas and food processors in Springfield regularly post as entry-level positions. From there, lateral moves into quality engineer or quality assurance coordinator roles are common. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst credential signals readiness for a step up. Community colleges in Missouri, including St. Louis Community College and Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, offer quality and manufacturing technology programs that help candidates without four-year degrees enter the field.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Missouri employers. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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