Entry Level QA Specialist Jobs
New grad qa specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship testing work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Food & Beverage, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Sysco, Lonza, and Perdue hiring at this level now.
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Job ID: 633137
Type: Full-time
Location: Houston, TX 77032
Departments: Quality/Engineering
Date Published: August 14, 2026
End Date: 08-28-2026
Job Description
Manufacturing Quality Assurance Support
15009 Lee Rd, Houston, TX 77032
TX280 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Quality Assurance Support, you will perform inspections and other quality related functions at the facility. Inspections will be done using basic tools such as calipers and micrometers and more sophisticated equipment such as CMM's and Optical Comparators. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Performing inspections on machined and cold formed product
- Assisting machinists with special inspection practices
- Maintaining a clean and organized quality control area
- Improving key performance metrics such as on time delivery and non-conformance rate
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift 40 lb boxes on occasion and 10 lbs routinely
- Willingness to stand for extended periods of time
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior work experience in inspection tools and equipment
- Ability and experience reading blueprints
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 or TS 16949 environment
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 08-28-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 633137
Type: Full-time
Location: Houston, TX 77032
Departments: Quality/Engineering
Date Published: August 14, 2026
End Date: 08-28-2026
Job Description
Manufacturing Quality Assurance Support
15009 Lee Rd, Houston, TX 77032
TX280 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Quality Assurance Support, you will perform inspections and other quality related functions at the facility. Inspections will be done using basic tools such as calipers and micrometers and more sophisticated equipment such as CMM's and Optical Comparators. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Performing inspections on machined and cold formed product
- Assisting machinists with special inspection practices
- Maintaining a clean and organized quality control area
- Improving key performance metrics such as on time delivery and non-conformance rate
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift 40 lb boxes on occasion and 10 lbs routinely
- Willingness to stand for extended periods of time
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior work experience in inspection tools and equipment
- Ability and experience reading blueprints
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 or TS 16949 environment
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 08-28-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Entry Level QA Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level qa specialist job?
Focus on demonstrating hands-on testing skills through internships, academic projects, or self-directed practice with tools like Selenium, JIRA, or Postman. Employers at this level look for familiarity with test case documentation, bug reporting, and basic software development lifecycles. A portfolio showing real test plans or documented defects can set you apart from other candidates who have similar, limited work histories.
Which companies hire entry level qa specialists?
Companies hiring entry level qa specialists right now include Sysco, Lonza, and Perdue, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including technology startups, enterprise software firms, healthcare IT providers, and e-commerce companies building out their quality assurance teams.
Are there remote entry level qa specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 14% of entry level qa specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles for candidates who prefer not to relocate for a first position. Hybrid arrangements are especially common at larger technology and financial services companies.
Are these new grad qa specialist jobs?
Yes, many listings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that threshold, and treats a testing portfolio or relevant coursework as a substitute for a formal work history. Look for postings that list "0-2 years" or "recent graduates encouraged" in the requirements.
Which industries hire the most entry level qa specialists?
Entry Level qa specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Food & Beverage, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they ship software or regulated products continuously and need junior testers to support growing quality assurance pipelines without requiring deep specialized experience on day one.