Quality Assurance Manager Job at Advanced Wireless Communications, Lakeville, MN

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  • Advanced Wireless Communications
  • Lakeville, MN

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation : $70,000 to $80,000 annually

Location: Lakeville, MN (On-site)

Position Summary

AWC is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality function for our two-way radio communication products, PCBAs, and accessories. This role is responsible for ensuring incoming materials, in-process components, and finished goods meet AWC quality standards. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep quality experience in electronics or technical manufacturing, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the QA department.

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final pre-shipment inspections.

• Establish and improve inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality processes.

• Monitor quality trends, drive corrective actions, and improve consistency across products and vendors.

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain on quality-related issues.

• Manage vendor quality performance and communicate expectations clearly.

• Coach, train, and develop QA team members.

• Support QA systems, reporting, fixtures, tools, and ERP transactions related to inspection and disposition.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing quality, or technical operations.

• 3+ years of leadership experience managing or supervising quality teams.

• Strong understanding of inspection processes for electronic products, PCBAs, and finished goods.

• Working knowledge of low-voltage electronics, radio communication products, and related accessories.

• Experience with troubleshooting electronic systems and supporting technical teams.

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related field preferred.

• ASQ certification such as CQE, CQM/OE, or a similar quality certification preferred.

Work Environment and Travel

• This is a hands-on role that includes time in inspection, production, warehouse, and test environments, along with administrative and cross-functional coordination responsibilities. Minimal travel may be required.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

  • Health insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off: Vacation and paid holidays
  • Life insurance: Company-paid life insurance and short and long term disability
  • Time Off: 13 days of PTO accrued annually in the first year and 8 paid holidays

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work

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