Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Virginia
Quality Control Inspector jobs in Virginia are concentrated in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where defense contractors, shipbuilding operations, and advanced manufacturing drive consistent demand for inspectors at every level from entry-level technician to senior QA lead. Employers such as Huntington Ingalls Industries, Northrop Grumman, and Leidos maintain large, ongoing inspection workforces in the region. The most in-demand specialties include aerospace and defense systems inspection, shipbuilding quality assurance, and ISO-certified manufacturing compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Concrete Quality Control Technician 40 HOURS GUARANTEED WEEKLY
Expectations of a Quality Control Technician
Summary:
The primary function is to provide services internally and externally to ensure CRMP is producing a high quality ready-mix product that meets our customer’s expectations and project requirements. This will require effective communication and networking between operations, sales, management and especially our clients in order to provide industry related technical assessments
Primary Responsibility:
- Perform sample testing and monitoring of raw materials for compliance with Federal, State, ACI and project applicable specifications;
- Perform sample testing and monitoring of our concrete production facilities and procedures relating to applicable specifications;
- Perform plant inspections of our facilities and recommend corrective action to ensure compliance with Project, State and Federal specifications and compliance with CRMP Quality Assurance guidelines;
- Evaluate job site testing by others and perform comparative testing when in doubt with the onsite testing agencies;
- Effective networking will be expected with customers, independent testing laboratories, dispatch and our production managers to ensure a quality concrete in produced;
- This could involve, but not limited to admixture adjustments, aggregate adjustments, set time analysis, and other statistical analysis;
- Perform visual inspection assessments of jobsite conditions, solutions, and recommendations to correct problems, if they occur. This would include quality and logistical issues;
- Monitor test report data and plant records to help determine specific compliance in accordance with Federal and State, or project specifications;
- Perform all pertinent ASTM, ACI and VDOT testing procedures and evaluations.
Special Requirements
- Daily assignment location based on demand;
- Hours: Varies based on daily demand;
- Weekend work when applicable;
- Early mornings and late nights as required by demand;
- Some overnight work could also be involved.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Ready Mix Concrete Field Testing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- American Concrete Institute Field Testing Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Concrete Quality Control Technician 40 HOURS GUARANTEED WEEKLY
Expectations of a Quality Control Technician
Summary:
The primary function is to provide services internally and externally to ensure CRMP is producing a high quality ready-mix product that meets our customer’s expectations and project requirements. This will require effective communication and networking between operations, sales, management and especially our clients in order to provide industry related technical assessments
Primary Responsibility:
- Perform sample testing and monitoring of raw materials for compliance with Federal, State, ACI and project applicable specifications;
- Perform sample testing and monitoring of our concrete production facilities and procedures relating to applicable specifications;
- Perform plant inspections of our facilities and recommend corrective action to ensure compliance with Project, State and Federal specifications and compliance with CRMP Quality Assurance guidelines;
- Evaluate job site testing by others and perform comparative testing when in doubt with the onsite testing agencies;
- Effective networking will be expected with customers, independent testing laboratories, dispatch and our production managers to ensure a quality concrete in produced;
- This could involve, but not limited to admixture adjustments, aggregate adjustments, set time analysis, and other statistical analysis;
- Perform visual inspection assessments of jobsite conditions, solutions, and recommendations to correct problems, if they occur. This would include quality and logistical issues;
- Monitor test report data and plant records to help determine specific compliance in accordance with Federal and State, or project specifications;
- Perform all pertinent ASTM, ACI and VDOT testing procedures and evaluations.
Special Requirements
- Daily assignment location based on demand;
- Hours: Varies based on daily demand;
- Weekend work when applicable;
- Early mornings and late nights as required by demand;
- Some overnight work could also be involved.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Ready Mix Concrete Field Testing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- American Concrete Institute Field Testing Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control inspector jobs across Virginia.
- High school diploma or GED with relevant vocational or technical coursework preferred
- Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and documentation standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Knowledge of AS9100 or NADCAP standards for aerospace and defense manufacturing environments
- Strong written communication skills for preparing nonconformance reports and inspection logs
Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control inspector in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license specifically for quality control inspectors, so entry typically begins with a high school diploma plus hands-on experience or a technical certificate from a Virginia community college. Many employers, particularly in defense and aerospace, prefer candidates who hold or are working toward a Certified Quality Inspector credential through the American Society for Quality. Virginia's community college system, including programs at Northern Virginia Community College and Tidewater Community College, offers manufacturing and quality technology coursework that local employers recognize.
Which companies hire quality control inspectors in Virginia?
Virginia quality control inspector roles are posted by M.C. Dean, IMIA, and QubicaAMF and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's deep concentration of defense contractors and shipbuilders means many of these roles involve security-clearance-eligible environments and specialized aerospace or maritime inspection work.
Which Virginia cities have the most quality control inspector jobs?
Richmond, Sterling, and Chesapeake account for the largest share of quality control inspector openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's proximity to federal agencies and defense primes fuels demand there, while Richmond's growing advanced manufacturing base and Hampton Roads' shipbuilding industry anchor opportunities in those two metros, making even smaller surrounding communities active hiring areas.
Are there remote quality control inspector jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control inspection is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site role that requires physical examination of parts, equipment, or processes. About 20% of quality control inspector openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve documentation review, audit coordination, or supplier quality roles that can be performed away from the production floor.
How can I get hired as a quality control inspector in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for production technician or manufacturing associate roles at Virginia's large defense and industrial employers, where internal transfers into quality inspection are common. Companies such as Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News and BAE Systems in Hampton regularly bring entry-level workers onto the floor before moving them into QA support roles. Completing a quality technology certificate at Tidewater Community College or Germanna Community College strengthens any application, and pursuing student membership in the American Society for Quality signals commitment to a hiring manager reviewing an entry-level resume.
Where can I find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings. Search for roles that fit your experience level and the industry you want to work in, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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