Quality Control Manager Jobs in Washington
Quality Control Manager jobs in Washington are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in aerospace manufacturing, food and beverage processing, medical devices, and defense contracting across entry-level supervisory roles through senior program leadership. The largest hiring metros are Seattle, Tacoma, and the Tri-Cities region, where employers like Boeing, Amazon, and Providence Health anchor sustained quality management hiring. The most sought-after specialties include quality systems management to ISO and AS9100 standards, regulatory compliance for FDA-registered facilities, and supplier quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Medallion Foods is looking for motivated individual with a science background and lab testing experience to join our team.
SUMMARY
Assists with the quality control program to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally and/or by cooperating with other company Team Members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(These duties are not limited, there may be additional responsibilities added.)
1. Analyzes raw materials and finished products. Compares results with product specifications and the quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
2. Observes total operation to audit compliance with procedures to produce top quality product and service.
3. Personally, as well as assisting technicians and other personnel, inspects products throughout the actual processing, packaging and shipping.
4. Suggests improvements to quality procedures as needed. Assists with changes as they are implemented.
5. Maintains records and reports of adjustments and/or changes regarding quality and/or sanitation issues and procedures.
6. Assist with the achievement of quality control objectives. Cooperate with all Team Members to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
7. Performs inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities and products.
8. Supports company policies and procedures, quality, sanitation and safety requirements.
9. Investigates customer complaints regarding quality. Maintains records regarding complaints and resolutions.
10. Suggests changes to ensure customers are receiving top quality product.
11. Assists with facility audits for GMP and Sanitation Compliance.
12. Prepare and maintain records and documentation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no Supervisory Responsibilities for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
1. College degree in science is preferred.
Essential Skills
1. Must be able to perform each "essential duty and responsibility" satisfactorily.
2. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general company policies and department procedures.
3. Must be able to read and understand weights and measures to ensure accurate lab tests.
4. Ability to understand production, quality and safety reports
5. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and production staff.
6. Read and follow instructions accurately to ensure efficiency and quality of finished product.
7. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of people.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, talk and hear, occasionally sit, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must have excellent color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Team Member will be exposed to manufacturing environment.
2. Noise levels usually require hearing protection.
3. Occasionally working in various temperatures, i.e. around an oven and packaging equipment.
4. Works with various chemicals. Some chemicals may be hazardous when handled improperly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- lab testing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Medallion Foods is looking for motivated individual with a science background and lab testing experience to join our team.
SUMMARY
Assists with the quality control program to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally and/or by cooperating with other company Team Members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(These duties are not limited, there may be additional responsibilities added.)
1. Analyzes raw materials and finished products. Compares results with product specifications and the quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
2. Observes total operation to audit compliance with procedures to produce top quality product and service.
3. Personally, as well as assisting technicians and other personnel, inspects products throughout the actual processing, packaging and shipping.
4. Suggests improvements to quality procedures as needed. Assists with changes as they are implemented.
5. Maintains records and reports of adjustments and/or changes regarding quality and/or sanitation issues and procedures.
6. Assist with the achievement of quality control objectives. Cooperate with all Team Members to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
7. Performs inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities and products.
8. Supports company policies and procedures, quality, sanitation and safety requirements.
9. Investigates customer complaints regarding quality. Maintains records regarding complaints and resolutions.
10. Suggests changes to ensure customers are receiving top quality product.
11. Assists with facility audits for GMP and Sanitation Compliance.
12. Prepare and maintain records and documentation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no Supervisory Responsibilities for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
1. College degree in science is preferred.
Essential Skills
1. Must be able to perform each "essential duty and responsibility" satisfactorily.
2. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general company policies and department procedures.
3. Must be able to read and understand weights and measures to ensure accurate lab tests.
4. Ability to understand production, quality and safety reports
5. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and production staff.
6. Read and follow instructions accurately to ensure efficiency and quality of finished product.
7. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of people.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, talk and hear, occasionally sit, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must have excellent color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Team Member will be exposed to manufacturing environment.
2. Noise levels usually require hearing protection.
3. Occasionally working in various temperatures, i.e. around an oven and packaging equipment.
4. Works with various chemicals. Some chemicals may be hazardous when handled improperly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- lab testing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in quality control manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience managing quality systems to ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards
- Proficiency with statistical process control tools and root cause analysis methods
- Experience in a regulated industry such as aerospace, food processing, or medical devices
- Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager credential from ASQ preferred
- Strong knowledge of CAPA processes and internal audit program management
Quality Control Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control manager in Washington?
Most quality control manager roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a related field, combined with several years of hands-on quality assurance experience in a regulated industry. Washington does not require a state-issued license for the role, but employers in aerospace, food processing, and medical devices strongly favor candidates holding an American Society for Quality certification such as the Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager designation, which demonstrates mastery of the standards dominant in Washington's industrial base.
How much do quality control managers make in Washington?
Quality control managers in Washington earn a median of about $145,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $112,970 for the lowest 10% to over $213,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality control managers in Washington?
Employers hiring quality control managers in Washington right now include ECC, Jobot, and IMIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace primes, FDA-registered food manufacturers, and large health systems means quality management roles open continuously across the state rather than clustering around a single sector.
Which Washington cities have the most quality control manager jobs?
Tacoma, Spokane, and Seattle lead Washington for quality control manager openings. Seattle and Tacoma draw the highest volume because of Boeing's manufacturing footprint, the Port of Tacoma's logistics and food-processing operations, and the region's dense cluster of medical device and biotech firms, while the Tri-Cities area adds steady openings tied to food manufacturing, nuclear site operations, and defense contractors at the Hanford Site.
Are there remote quality control manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control management is fundamentally an on-site discipline, requiring direct oversight of production lines, laboratory processes, and supplier audits that cannot be performed remotely. About 6% of quality control manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve quality systems administration, documentation management, or remote supplier auditing rather than direct floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a quality control manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality inspector, quality technician, or production associate role at a Washington manufacturer, then building toward management through internal promotion. Boeing, Providence Health, and large food processors in the Yakima Valley and Tri-Cities region regularly hire for entry-level quality roles and promote from within. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential while working on the floor signals readiness for supervisory advancement and gives candidates without a four-year degree a concrete edge in Washington's manufacturing job market.
Where can I find and apply to quality control manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to quality control manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to each position.
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