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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BILINGUAL ENGLISH / SPANISH!!!
85°C Bakery Cafe retail bakery chain that operates more than 60 locations in the United States across five states and has more than 1000 locations worldwide. We sell bread, coffee, tea, cake, pastries, and other desserts.
We are looking to hire a QA at our Farmers Branch Location As a QA and Control Tech, you will work with Chef, Supervisor, Plant Manager, QA/QC team and all other facility personnel to ensure food quality assurance and control pertaining to food safety.
- Understand and Support Daily, Weekly, Monthly checklist for QAFS policies and procedures.
- Report issues for products, process, and storage if not in non-compliance, and program deviation
- Complete the QA /QC daily operation checklist as to in processing quality control and quality assurance reports, as food safety, microbial, sanitation, and monitoring deemed necessary.
- Follow and train production employees to address daily issues as temperature, sanitation, pest control, specifications, foreign objects, analytical and packaging specs, etc.
- Train and follow the employee training tasks regarding the principles and practices of HACCP, SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, and pest control, sanitation, lab testing, and recall procedures.
- Translate documents English/Spanish and or English/ Vietnamese QAFS policies and procedures.
- Understand and participate in problem-solving sessions for customer complaints, 2nd or 3rd audit.
- Conduct visual, smell, and or sensory and microbiological evaluations of products with report, finished product specification report, temperature records, receiving records and products quality records.
- Arrange and organize retain samples, shelf-life sample, R&D sample, product / in process sample.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Act as contact person if other team members is not on duty.
Other Duties:
- Be able to read instruments, gauges, and charts.
- Be able to perform simple math calculation.
- Understand and use of a computer and Microsoft Office products.
- Read the thermometer, metric, use scales, weights, measure rulers.
- Use of Camera and upload USB or memory card to computer.
Experience & Qualifications:
Junior to High School with Three (3) or more years of production in checking quality and quality control in bakery and food production,
- Bilingual (English/Spanish and or English/ Vietnamese and or English / Cambodian and or English / Chinese) in writing and speaking are highly preferred.
- Able to work in environments such as cooler, freezer, and handle hot bakery items.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Physical
- Stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Need to obtain samples; may require climbing, stretching, walking, lifting, bending, carrying.
- Be able to move in narrow spaces.
This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (20 - 25 lbs pounds or more), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting and use of heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures of coolers and blast freezers. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and accident insurance, as well as company paid life and AD&D insurance. 401K program with a generous matching and no vesting schedule. Sick leave and vacation. Employee discount.
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- 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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