Quality Control Specialist Jobs in Texas

Quality Control Specialist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in manufacturing, aerospace, oil and gas, and food processing, with openings at every level from entry-level inspector to senior quality engineer. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio drive the bulk of hiring, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Valero Energy, and Tyson Foods maintain large operations with ongoing quality assurance needs. The most in-demand specialties in Texas are ISO compliance, supplier quality, and non-destructive testing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles31
Top employerTilson Homes
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring22
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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85C Bakery Cafe
Quality Assurance & Control Specialist (QA) - Farmers Branch
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85C Bakery Cafe
Added 2d ago
Quality Assurance & Control Specialist (QA) - Farmers Branch
85C Bakery Cafe
Farmers Branch, Texas
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$26 - $28/hr
1,001-5,000

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Leaf Home
Quality Control Specialist
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Leaf Home
Added 3d ago
Quality Control Specialist
Leaf Home
Waco, Texas
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Hilti Group
Quality Control Specialist - Evening Shift
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Hilti Group
Added 3d ago
Quality Control Specialist - Evening Shift
Hilti Group
Lewisville, Texas
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
10,000+

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NUMERICAL PRECISION INC.
Quality Control Specialist
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NUMERICAL PRECISION INC.
Added 4d ago
Quality Control Specialist
NUMERICAL PRECISION INC.
Crosby, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
On-Site
ISO certification process

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is International Services
Quality Control Specialist - Manufacturing
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is International Services
Added 1w ago
Quality Control Specialist - Manufacturing
is International Services
Houston, Texas
Business Analysis
Customer Service & Support
Product Management
Project Management
11-50

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Quality Control Specialist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
6 jobs
Fort Worth
3 jobs
Irving
2 jobs
San Antonio
2 jobs
Katy
1 job
Waco
1 job
Hutto
1 job
Pharr
1 job
Austin
1 job

Quality Control Specialist Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Tilson Homes
Tilson Homes3 open roles
OptioRx
OptioRx2 open roles
Leaf Home
Leaf Home2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality control specialist jobs across Texas.

  • High school diploma or associate degree with demonstrated quality control coursework or experience
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems used in Texas manufacturing
  • Experience using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, or coordinate measuring machines
  • Knowledge of statistical process control and ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
  • Proficiency with quality documentation software and ERP systems common in Texas operations
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to work in fast-paced production environments on shift schedules

Quality Control Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality control specialist in Texas?

Most Texas employers require a high school diploma or associate degree in a technical field, with additional credit given for coursework in quality management or industrial technology. Texas does not issue a state license specifically for quality control specialists, but certifications from the American Society for Quality, such as the Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician designation, are widely recognized by Texas hiring managers and often listed as preferred qualifications in job postings.

How much do quality control specialists make in Texas?

Quality control specialists in Texas earn a median of about $46,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $32,200 for the lowest 10% to over $78,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality control specialists in Texas?

Employers hiring quality control specialists in Texas right now include Tilson Homes, OptioRx, and Leaf Home, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace, energy, and food manufacturing operations means hiring tends to stay consistent across economic cycles, particularly in the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth corridors.

Which Texas cities have the most quality control specialist jobs?

Houston, Fort Worth, and Irving have the most quality control specialist openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of petrochemical, refining, and industrial manufacturing facilities along the Ship Channel, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws from aerospace, electronics, and distribution employers, and San Antonio contributes through its active automotive and defense manufacturing sectors.

Are there remote quality control specialist jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality control work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical production lines, so the large majority of Texas openings require on-site presence. About 0% of quality control specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to be documentation-heavy roles such as quality systems auditing, supplier compliance review, or regulatory reporting rather than direct inspection work.

How can I get hired as a quality control specialist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a quality control inspector or production associate role at a Texas manufacturing employer and building inspection experience from the floor up. Large Texas employers in food processing, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, including operations in the Houston Ship Channel area and the DFW aerospace corridor, regularly bring on entry-level candidates with a technical high school background or community college coursework. Earning an American Society for Quality Certified Quality Inspector credential before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over others without direct experience.

Where can I find and apply to quality control specialist jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to quality control specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries including manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and food production. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each one.

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