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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Location: Portland Tank Repairs Project Site (On-Site)
Project Schedule: Anticipated to begin field activities in January/February 2027, with a Period of Performance (POP) extending through September 2029.
ECC is looking for an Onsite Quality Control Manager (QCM) for the Portland Tank Repairs project. In this position, you will be responsible for implementing and managing the project's quality control program to ensure all work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, approved plans and specifications, applicable regulations, and industry standards. The Quality Control Manager will work closely with project staff, subcontractors, and client representatives to maintain compliance throughout all phases of construction. In this position, you will:
- Work on-site to ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contract specifications, approved submittals, applicable codes, and project requirements
- Manage and implement the project Quality Control Plan and associated quality management processes
- Coordinate and document the Three-Phase Control Process, including Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up inspections
- Conduct and document inspections to verify compliance with project requirements
- Review and coordinate submittals, RFIs, testing requirements, and quality-related project documentation
- Ensure that all materials and equipment received on-site comply with contract requirements and approved submittals
- Monitor subcontractor performance and verify compliance with quality standards
- Coordinate testing activities and maintain accurate quality control records
- Prepare quality reports, logs, deficiency notices, and corrective action documentation
- Work closely with project management, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve quality concerns
- Maintain organized project records and ensure all required documentation is uploaded to project management systems in a timely manner
- Participate in project meetings and client communications as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of project objectives
Requirements:
- Minimum five (5) years of Quality Control experience; up to two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Quality Control Manager may be counted toward this requirement
- Qualifying experience must have been obtained within the last ten (10) years
- Experience as a Site Superintendent or Quality Control Manager on similar size and type construction contracts
- Experience with fuels-related major construction trades, including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Coatings work
- Equivalent commercial construction experience may be considered if it includes Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Coatings trades
- Experience and knowledge using Air Force standards for tank inspection and repairs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction management software
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable project-related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience
Required Certifications:
- Current USACE or NAVFAC Quality Control Management Certification
- Certification must remain current throughout the Period of Performance (POP)
- Certification must have been completed within five (5) years prior to onsite performance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience on Department of Defense construction projects
- Experience managing quality control programs on fuel storage tank repair or rehabilitation projects
- Familiarity with USACE and NAVFAC quality control procedures
- Experience with electronic project documentation systems
ECC targeted base salary range is $125,000 to $130,000 annually.
Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.
Benefits Offered – Full-Time Positions
- Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with Deferral Matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Company-Matching Charitable Giving Program
Location: Portland Tank Repairs Project Site (On-Site)
Project Schedule: Anticipated to begin field activities in January/February 2027, with a Period of Performance (POP) extending through September 2029.
ECC is looking for an Onsite Quality Control Manager (QCM) for the Portland Tank Repairs project. In this position, you will be responsible for implementing and managing the project's quality control program to ensure all work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, approved plans and specifications, applicable regulations, and industry standards. The Quality Control Manager will work closely with project staff, subcontractors, and client representatives to maintain compliance throughout all phases of construction. In this position, you will:
- Work on-site to ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contract specifications, approved submittals, applicable codes, and project requirements
- Manage and implement the project Quality Control Plan and associated quality management processes
- Coordinate and document the Three-Phase Control Process, including Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up inspections
- Conduct and document inspections to verify compliance with project requirements
- Review and coordinate submittals, RFIs, testing requirements, and quality-related project documentation
- Ensure that all materials and equipment received on-site comply with contract requirements and approved submittals
- Monitor subcontractor performance and verify compliance with quality standards
- Coordinate testing activities and maintain accurate quality control records
- Prepare quality reports, logs, deficiency notices, and corrective action documentation
- Work closely with project management, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve quality concerns
- Maintain organized project records and ensure all required documentation is uploaded to project management systems in a timely manner
- Participate in project meetings and client communications as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of project objectives
Requirements:
- Minimum five (5) years of Quality Control experience; up to two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Quality Control Manager may be counted toward this requirement
- Qualifying experience must have been obtained within the last ten (10) years
- Experience as a Site Superintendent or Quality Control Manager on similar size and type construction contracts
- Experience with fuels-related major construction trades, including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Coatings work
- Equivalent commercial construction experience may be considered if it includes Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Coatings trades
- Experience and knowledge using Air Force standards for tank inspection and repairs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction management software
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an applicable project-related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience
Required Certifications:
- Current USACE or NAVFAC Quality Control Management Certification
- Certification must remain current throughout the Period of Performance (POP)
- Certification must have been completed within five (5) years prior to onsite performance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience on Department of Defense construction projects
- Experience managing quality control programs on fuel storage tank repair or rehabilitation projects
- Familiarity with USACE and NAVFAC quality control procedures
- Experience with electronic project documentation systems
ECC targeted base salary range is $125,000 to $130,000 annually.
Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.
Benefits Offered – Full-Time Positions
- Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with Deferral Matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Company-Matching Charitable Giving Program
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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 Ameritek, ECC, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Seattle, Bremerton, and Tacoma 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 September 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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