Quality Control Specialist Jobs in California
Quality Control Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, medical devices, food and beverage manufacturing, and semiconductor fabrication, with openings at every level from entry-level inspector through senior QC engineer. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Jose Bay Area, where anchors like Northrop Grumman, Boston Scientific, and Intel maintain large California operations. The most in-demand specialties are FDA-regulated medical device inspection, AS9100-compliant aerospace QC, and food safety auditing under California's strict regulatory environment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Action Duct Cleaning
For nearly 50 years, Action Duct Cleaning has been a family-owned, multi-generational leader in commercial, industrial, and residential duct cleaning and indoor air quality services. We proudly serve Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, hospitals, schools, restaurants, and other premier clients throughout California and across the nation.
Our success is built on a commitment to exceptional customer service, quality workmanship, safety, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to providing a professional, supportive environment where individuals can grow, develop their skills, and build rewarding careers.
As we continue to grow our operations and expand our franchise system nationally, we're looking for talented individuals who share our core values and are passionate about making a difference.
Our Core Values
- Improving the Quality of Life
- Remarkable Service
- Passion to Do Better
- Commitment to Honesty
- Selfless Teamwork
Join a company with a strong reputation, a commitment to excellence, and exciting opportunities for long-term growth.
Put Your HVAC Knowledge to Work - and Build on It
Have hands-on HVAC experience and an eye for getting the job done right? Ready for an opportunity to demonstrate your judgment, take on more responsibility, and expand your technical knowledge?
Action Duct Cleaning is looking for an experienced commercial HVAC professional to help ensure quality work across our customer locations. You’ll apply your field experience to inspections, work alongside our sales and operations teams, and learn more about commercial and specialty industrial cleaning services.
You do not need to have held a foreman or management title. We’re interested in what you know, how you approach problems, and your willingness to learn and follow through.
What You’ll Do
- Visit customer jobsites to inspect work and check that completed service meets the approved scope and ADC’s quality expectations.
- Document findings with photographs, clear notes, and inspection reports.
- Communicate concerns professionally to subcontractors and verify that corrections are completed.
- Help identify site conditions, access challenges, and equipment needs that could affect how a job is performed.
- Participate in job walks and technical discussions with sales and operations.
- Apply your field knowledge to help review scopes and estimates - asking questions about labor, equipment, methods, and details that may have been missed.
- Learn inspection requirements across ADC’s services, including HVAC and duct cleaning, kitchen exhaust cleaning, and specialty industrial cleaning.
- Recognize when an issue needs additional expertise and bring it to the appropriate person.
- Serve as on-call support for client emergencies and urgent job situations, including participation in and oversight of the company’s 24-hour emergency phone rotation.
- Obtain and maintain required NADCA certification and stay current with applicable certification and continuing education requirements.
What You Bring
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on HVAC experience, preferably working with commercial systems through installation, service, maintenance, or cleaning.
- Familiarity with ductwork, air-handling equipment, ventilation systems, and common field practices.
- Attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
- Willingness to ask questions, speak up when something does not look right, and learn from feedback.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with customers, subcontractors, and coworkers.
- Dependability, organization, and follow-through.
- Ability and willingness to respond appropriately to urgent client or jobsite situations as part of an on-call rotation.
- Willingness and ability to obtain NADCA certification as required by the company.
- Comfort using a smartphone or tablet, email, and basic computer applications.
- A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer jobsites.
Experience You Can Build On
Exposure to mechanical plans, job walks, estimating, project coordination, or quality inspections is helpful, but you do not need experience in all of these areas. Experience primarily in residential HVAC may also be considered if you have at least five years of HVAC experience and can demonstrate a strong technical foundation and readiness to learn commercial systems.
How You Can Grow
This role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience beyond performing individual service or installation tasks. You’ll develop skills in quality inspections, technical documentation, scope review, subcontractor communication, and problem-solving across a range of facilities.
As you demonstrate sound judgment and build your knowledge, you can take on more complex inspections and technical review responsibilities.
Work Environment
The position combines field visits with office-based reporting and technical review. Jobsites may include rooftops, ladders, mechanical rooms, and active commercial or industrial facilities. Scheduling flexibility is needed for inspections associated with evening, overnight, or weekend service work.
Because Action Duct provides 24-hour emergency support, this position will participate in the company’s emergency phone rotation and may occasionally need to respond to urgent client or job-related situations outside regular business hours.
Compensation
$70,304 annual base pay plus performance incentives. Incentive terms will be discussed during the hiring process.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
The pay range for this role is:
70,304 - 70,304 USD per year(Altadena, CA)
About Action Duct Cleaning
For nearly 50 years, Action Duct Cleaning has been a family-owned, multi-generational leader in commercial, industrial, and residential duct cleaning and indoor air quality services. We proudly serve Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, hospitals, schools, restaurants, and other premier clients throughout California and across the nation.
Our success is built on a commitment to exceptional customer service, quality workmanship, safety, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to providing a professional, supportive environment where individuals can grow, develop their skills, and build rewarding careers.
As we continue to grow our operations and expand our franchise system nationally, we're looking for talented individuals who share our core values and are passionate about making a difference.
Our Core Values
- Improving the Quality of Life
- Remarkable Service
- Passion to Do Better
- Commitment to Honesty
- Selfless Teamwork
Join a company with a strong reputation, a commitment to excellence, and exciting opportunities for long-term growth.
Put Your HVAC Knowledge to Work - and Build on It
Have hands-on HVAC experience and an eye for getting the job done right? Ready for an opportunity to demonstrate your judgment, take on more responsibility, and expand your technical knowledge?
Action Duct Cleaning is looking for an experienced commercial HVAC professional to help ensure quality work across our customer locations. You’ll apply your field experience to inspections, work alongside our sales and operations teams, and learn more about commercial and specialty industrial cleaning services.
You do not need to have held a foreman or management title. We’re interested in what you know, how you approach problems, and your willingness to learn and follow through.
What You’ll Do
- Visit customer jobsites to inspect work and check that completed service meets the approved scope and ADC’s quality expectations.
- Document findings with photographs, clear notes, and inspection reports.
- Communicate concerns professionally to subcontractors and verify that corrections are completed.
- Help identify site conditions, access challenges, and equipment needs that could affect how a job is performed.
- Participate in job walks and technical discussions with sales and operations.
- Apply your field knowledge to help review scopes and estimates - asking questions about labor, equipment, methods, and details that may have been missed.
- Learn inspection requirements across ADC’s services, including HVAC and duct cleaning, kitchen exhaust cleaning, and specialty industrial cleaning.
- Recognize when an issue needs additional expertise and bring it to the appropriate person.
- Serve as on-call support for client emergencies and urgent job situations, including participation in and oversight of the company’s 24-hour emergency phone rotation.
- Obtain and maintain required NADCA certification and stay current with applicable certification and continuing education requirements.
What You Bring
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on HVAC experience, preferably working with commercial systems through installation, service, maintenance, or cleaning.
- Familiarity with ductwork, air-handling equipment, ventilation systems, and common field practices.
- Attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
- Willingness to ask questions, speak up when something does not look right, and learn from feedback.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with customers, subcontractors, and coworkers.
- Dependability, organization, and follow-through.
- Ability and willingness to respond appropriately to urgent client or jobsite situations as part of an on-call rotation.
- Willingness and ability to obtain NADCA certification as required by the company.
- Comfort using a smartphone or tablet, email, and basic computer applications.
- A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer jobsites.
Experience You Can Build On
Exposure to mechanical plans, job walks, estimating, project coordination, or quality inspections is helpful, but you do not need experience in all of these areas. Experience primarily in residential HVAC may also be considered if you have at least five years of HVAC experience and can demonstrate a strong technical foundation and readiness to learn commercial systems.
How You Can Grow
This role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience beyond performing individual service or installation tasks. You’ll develop skills in quality inspections, technical documentation, scope review, subcontractor communication, and problem-solving across a range of facilities.
As you demonstrate sound judgment and build your knowledge, you can take on more complex inspections and technical review responsibilities.
Work Environment
The position combines field visits with office-based reporting and technical review. Jobsites may include rooftops, ladders, mechanical rooms, and active commercial or industrial facilities. Scheduling flexibility is needed for inspections associated with evening, overnight, or weekend service work.
Because Action Duct provides 24-hour emergency support, this position will participate in the company’s emergency phone rotation and may occasionally need to respond to urgent client or job-related situations outside regular business hours.
Compensation
$70,304 annual base pay plus performance incentives. Incentive terms will be discussed during the hiring process.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
The pay range for this role is:
70,304 - 70,304 USD per year(Altadena, CA)
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control specialist jobs across California.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a life science, engineering, or related technical field
- Hands-on experience with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM equipment
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or HACCP quality standards
- Proficiency with quality management systems and nonconformance documentation software
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician certification preferred
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
Quality Control Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control specialist in California?
California does not require a state-issued license specifically for quality control specialists, but employers consistently expect a combination of formal education and industry-recognized credentials. Most roles require at least an associate degree in a technical field, and certifications from the American Society for Quality such as the Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician credential give candidates a clear edge. Those targeting medical device or pharmaceutical roles should also become familiar with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 requirements, which California employers in those sectors treat as baseline knowledge.
How much do quality control specialists make in California?
Quality control specialists in California earn a median of about $54,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,750 for the lowest 10% to over $88,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality control specialists in California?
Employers hiring quality control specialists in California right now include Quince, Bachem, and Inotiv, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, FDA-regulated medical device manufacturers, and large food and beverage producers means demand is broad and relatively consistent across the state's major industrial corridors.
Which California cities have the most quality control specialist jobs?
The cities with the most quality control specialist openings in California are San Diego, Tustin, and Livermore. Los Angeles drives volume through its aerospace and defense manufacturing base, San Diego draws demand from its dense cluster of biotech and medical device companies, and the Bay Area sees steady openings tied to semiconductor fabrication and tech hardware production in and around San Jose.
Are there remote quality control specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical inspection of products, components, or production lines, so most roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of quality control specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to concentrate in documentation-heavy functions such as quality systems auditing, supplier qualification review, or regulatory compliance writing rather than floor inspection work.
How can I get hired as a quality control specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a quality inspector or production associate role at a California manufacturer, which requires less experience than a specialist title and builds the hands-on skills employers expect. Large California food producers and contract medical device manufacturers frequently hire for entry-level inspection positions with on-the-job training. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector exam while working in an adjacent role such as manufacturing technician, lab assistant, or receiving inspector demonstrates commitment and accelerates promotion into a specialist title.
Where can I find and apply to quality control specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality control specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries including aerospace, medical devices, food manufacturing, and semiconductors. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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