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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Quality Control Manager – Heavy Civil Engineering
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager with heavy civil construction experience to support projects focused on dam and lock electrical work. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of the Contractor's and/or Client's Quality Control Program, including the coordination, performance and execution of construction inspection and testing services. The QC Manager is responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project's contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the firm.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Quality Control practices and procedures
- Ensure all work complies with contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings
- Verify materials incorporated into the project meet approved submittals and specifications
- Execute required testing procedures in accordance with contract documents and industry standards
- Prepare professional correspondence for clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor, document, and track QC documentation, including daily reports, testing and inspection reports, and preparatory/initial meetings
- Review special inspections and material testing performed by third parties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field highly desired
- 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience in a Quality Control capacity
- Experience with dam and lock electrical work is required
- Previous USACE experience is a plus
- USACE CQCM certification or ability to obtain certification
- OSHA 30 preferred
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. Quality Control Manager assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for subsistence and home leave benefits. We also offer a company truck or vehicle allowance, along with mobile phone options.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!
Quality Control Manager – Heavy Civil Engineering
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager with heavy civil construction experience to support projects focused on dam and lock electrical work. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of the Contractor's and/or Client's Quality Control Program, including the coordination, performance and execution of construction inspection and testing services. The QC Manager is responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project's contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the firm.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Quality Control practices and procedures
- Ensure all work complies with contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings
- Verify materials incorporated into the project meet approved submittals and specifications
- Execute required testing procedures in accordance with contract documents and industry standards
- Prepare professional correspondence for clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor, document, and track QC documentation, including daily reports, testing and inspection reports, and preparatory/initial meetings
- Review special inspections and material testing performed by third parties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field highly desired
- 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience in a Quality Control capacity
- Experience with dam and lock electrical work is required
- Previous USACE experience is a plus
- USACE CQCM certification or ability to obtain certification
- OSHA 30 preferred
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. Quality Control Manager assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for subsistence and home leave benefits. We also offer a company truck or vehicle allowance, along with mobile phone options.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
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What Washington Employers Look For
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 Heidelberg Materials, Jobot, and GovGig, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Everett, Joint Base Lewis McChord, and Bothell 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 8% of quality control manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 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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