Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in California
Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, food and beverage production, and enterprise software, at every level from entry-level inspector through senior QA engineer. The largest concentrations of openings are in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where employers such as Abbott Laboratories, Genentech, and Intel have long-established California operations and consistent QA hiring needs. The most in-demand specialties are pharmaceutical and FDA-regulated product QA, software quality assurance, and quality systems management under ISO and cGMP frameworks. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a member of the Quality Assurance and Project Management team, the Quality Assurance Coordinator – PM Hybrid works seamlessly with both the Furniture Project Management Team as well as the Installation and Sales Team to ensure a positive outcome for the customer. In this role, you will collaborate with team members to address and solve quality issues and ensure compliance with corporate quality policies and business objectives, to achieve the installation of products with superior value. The Quality Assurance Coordinator duties consist of confirming products and services provided are at a level that exceeds the customers' expectations. They are responsible for the punch list process and its completion, warranty related matters and all-around quality of product provided. In addition would have the opportunity to manage projects as bandwidth allows with a long term plan to move into Project Management full time.
Specific duties include:
Project Management
Project Planning, Coordination and Management
- Establishes overall project scope and manages dealer/manufacturer team to ensure coordinated effort
- Directs, coordinates and manages task assignments and completion for entire dealer team
- Develops work plan, schedule and logistics based on overall project parameters, project schedule and scope, and customer’s goals
- Reviews project site, plans and product specifications
- Single point of contact for, and coordinates with, client and all third-party firms (A&D firm, contractor, cabling vendor, building manager, electrician and other trades, client’s facility and IT groups, movers, etc.)
- Establishes Project Timeline and maintains the timeline throughout the project (regularly reviewing with client team)
Project Administration
- Maintains detailed project documentation, including documentation of key project decisions and customer/project requests/revisions
Order Management
- Reviews ship dates for adherence to original requirements
- Interfaces with factory, as necessary, regarding shipping schedules and special instructions for manufacturing/shipping
- Managing Project Status reports for the internal and external team documenting status of vendor purchase orders (ship dates, receiving, etc)
Installation/Implementation
- Supervises site installation, including performance of work, installation administration and timeliness of task completion
- Ensures field paperwork is complete, and delivered in a timely manner
Punch walks
- Pre-punch: meet with Lead Installer and Project Manager (if applicable or Account Manager) prior to punch walk
- Inspect all furniture (focusing on locks, drawers, task lights and any electrified furniture pieces)
- Photograph and document damages and missing product on prints in PlanGrid; mark all installation issues with tape (adjustments and alignments).Include Eats & Client Requests.
- Photograph condition of the furniture in PlanGrid for record.
- Punch with client
- Address issues from pre-punch
- Assure the client issues will be resolved
Post punch
- Walk through with Installer and regroup with Project Manager (if applicable or Account Manager)
- Confirm all installation issues will be resolved
- Provide punch list to internal team and process paperwork for replacements within 24-48 hours
- Send Eats and Client Requests to internal team for Order Processing
Daily Routine: Products Received, Update Punch List Tracker, Schedule
- Plan Grid punch list to be updated regularly and sent to the Internal Team and/or Client (including Eats)
- Schedule install dates with Service Provider and update punch tracker
- Confirm completion
- Signed post install reports, delivery tickets, punch list; send email to verify
- Host Weekly meeting to review CA and Warranty issues within assigned Market
Qualifications + Skills:
- Strong product and technical knowledge, including applicable building codes, correct product application, custom applications and pricing, price estimating and solicitation, electricity and cabling, etc.
- Ability to execute site specific conditions and take and document measurements
- Ability to analyze, plan, schedule and implement project installation
- Working knowledge of interior construction, interior design, moves and relocations, trucking, furniture manufacturing and shipping, building management and current workplace issues
- Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards
- Commercial furniture knowledge
- Outstanding communication skills
- Excellent organizational abilities
As a member of the Quality Assurance and Project Management team, the Quality Assurance Coordinator – PM Hybrid works seamlessly with both the Furniture Project Management Team as well as the Installation and Sales Team to ensure a positive outcome for the customer. In this role, you will collaborate with team members to address and solve quality issues and ensure compliance with corporate quality policies and business objectives, to achieve the installation of products with superior value. The Quality Assurance Coordinator duties consist of confirming products and services provided are at a level that exceeds the customers' expectations. They are responsible for the punch list process and its completion, warranty related matters and all-around quality of product provided. In addition would have the opportunity to manage projects as bandwidth allows with a long term plan to move into Project Management full time.
Specific duties include:
Project Management
Project Planning, Coordination and Management
- Establishes overall project scope and manages dealer/manufacturer team to ensure coordinated effort
- Directs, coordinates and manages task assignments and completion for entire dealer team
- Develops work plan, schedule and logistics based on overall project parameters, project schedule and scope, and customer’s goals
- Reviews project site, plans and product specifications
- Single point of contact for, and coordinates with, client and all third-party firms (A&D firm, contractor, cabling vendor, building manager, electrician and other trades, client’s facility and IT groups, movers, etc.)
- Establishes Project Timeline and maintains the timeline throughout the project (regularly reviewing with client team)
Project Administration
- Maintains detailed project documentation, including documentation of key project decisions and customer/project requests/revisions
Order Management
- Reviews ship dates for adherence to original requirements
- Interfaces with factory, as necessary, regarding shipping schedules and special instructions for manufacturing/shipping
- Managing Project Status reports for the internal and external team documenting status of vendor purchase orders (ship dates, receiving, etc)
Installation/Implementation
- Supervises site installation, including performance of work, installation administration and timeliness of task completion
- Ensures field paperwork is complete, and delivered in a timely manner
Punch walks
- Pre-punch: meet with Lead Installer and Project Manager (if applicable or Account Manager) prior to punch walk
- Inspect all furniture (focusing on locks, drawers, task lights and any electrified furniture pieces)
- Photograph and document damages and missing product on prints in PlanGrid; mark all installation issues with tape (adjustments and alignments).Include Eats & Client Requests.
- Photograph condition of the furniture in PlanGrid for record.
- Punch with client
- Address issues from pre-punch
- Assure the client issues will be resolved
Post punch
- Walk through with Installer and regroup with Project Manager (if applicable or Account Manager)
- Confirm all installation issues will be resolved
- Provide punch list to internal team and process paperwork for replacements within 24-48 hours
- Send Eats and Client Requests to internal team for Order Processing
Daily Routine: Products Received, Update Punch List Tracker, Schedule
- Plan Grid punch list to be updated regularly and sent to the Internal Team and/or Client (including Eats)
- Schedule install dates with Service Provider and update punch tracker
- Confirm completion
- Signed post install reports, delivery tickets, punch list; send email to verify
- Host Weekly meeting to review CA and Warranty issues within assigned Market
Qualifications + Skills:
- Strong product and technical knowledge, including applicable building codes, correct product application, custom applications and pricing, price estimating and solicitation, electricity and cabling, etc.
- Ability to execute site specific conditions and take and document measurements
- Ability to analyze, plan, schedule and implement project installation
- Working knowledge of interior construction, interior design, moves and relocations, trucking, furniture manufacturing and shipping, building management and current workplace issues
- Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards
- Commercial furniture knowledge
- Outstanding communication skills
- Excellent organizational abilities
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Quality Assurance Specialist Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software12
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
- Staffing & Recruiting6
- Food & Beverage4
- Medical Devices4
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related technical field
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP, or ISO 9001 quality standards
- Experience with quality management systems such as TrackWise, Veeva, or MasterControl
- Proficiency in root cause analysis, CAPA, and audit preparation processes
- Familiarity with California-specific regulatory requirements for medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Strong written communication skills for authoring SOPs, deviation reports, and batch records
Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance specialist in California?
Most quality assurance specialist roles in California require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, engineering, or computer science. California does not issue a state license specific to QA specialists, but many employers in regulated industries require credentials such as the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer. In pharmaceutical and biotech roles, demonstrated knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP is treated as an essential qualification alongside formal education.
Which companies hire quality assurance specialists in California?
Employers hiring quality assurance specialists in California right now include Gilead Sciences, Pacific Health, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of biotech, medical device, and semiconductor firms means QA hiring here tends to be deeper and more technically specialized than in most other states.
Which California cities have the most quality assurance specialist jobs?
The California cities with the most quality assurance specialist openings are San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose. The Bay Area leads because of its density of biotech, semiconductor, and enterprise software companies, while San Diego's large medical device and pharmaceutical cluster drives consistent demand there, and Los Angeles adds volume through its aerospace, food manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.
Are there remote quality assurance specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they are more selective than in purely desk-based fields, since many QA roles require on-site access to labs, manufacturing floors, or physical product. About 38% of quality assurance specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote options most common in software QA, quality systems administration, and audit coordination roles that do not require hands-on product inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a QA associate or quality technician role, which large California biotech and pharmaceutical employers such as Genentech, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Boston Scientific regularly post for candidates without prior QA experience. Internship and rotational programs at these companies are designed for recent graduates. An ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst credential or coursework in FDA regulations and ISO standards gives a candidate a concrete edge when competing for these entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries including biotech, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing, software, and food production. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listings.
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