Quality Control Technician Jobs in New Mexico
Quality Control Technician jobs in New Mexico are consistently active, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, and food and beverage production, with openings at every level from entry-level inspector to senior QC specialist. The heaviest hiring is in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Las Cruces, where established employers like Sandia National Laboratories, Intel Corporation, and Molina Healthcare maintain long-term operations. The most in-demand specialties are nondestructive testing, ISO compliance auditing, and statistical process control. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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KOMAN Advantage, LLC is seeking a career-driven Quality Control Manager with proven federal government contracting experience to support our construction operations at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of federal compliance, quality assurance standards, and project execution within a government environment.
Why would I want to work here?
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits selected start first of month after hire
- Robust benefit options: medical, vision, dental, additional life insurance, critical illness, additional hospitalization coverage, pet insurance, and identity theft offerings
- Company paid 1X salary life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability insurance
- Company match up to 4% on 401K
- Joining a company focused on being an employer of choice
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and drafts project specific Quality Control Plans related to vertical construction projects.
- Performs periodic inspections of construction sites including reviewing daily field logs and reports of inspections, project progress reports, safety logs, meeting notes with subcontractors and clients and detailed notes and descriptions as-built field changes and RFI’s.
- Operates project management software to interface with submittal of daily QC reports, weekly CPR’s and other documentation required for KOMAN’s monthly progress payment applications.
- Ensures Client and KOMAN mandated documentation is properly completed and, submitted to appropriate reporting authority.
- Coordinates with Government project management personnel and subcontractors to ensure proper QC procedures and documentation are performed and maintained.
- Able to develop material submittals, and review submittals for completeness and accuracy.
- Ensures a high-level of internal and external customer service. Investigates and corrects customer issues and complaints related to quality.
- Directs activities of workers engaged in inspection activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity.
- Develops and analyzes statistical data and contract specifications to determine standards and to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished construction projects.
- Provides technical and statistical expertise to teams.
- Interprets quality control philosophy to key project personnel.
- Applies industry standard total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes.
- Interacts with contractors and vendors to ensure quality of products and services provided.
- Designs, develops and implements quality control training programs.
- Maintains a sense of urgency.
- Stays abreast of changes in the industry and shares innovation with other departments and divisions.
- Professionally interacts with colleagues, members of the public, clients, and business associates.
- Understands own abilities and limitations and seeks professional guidance when necessary.
- Complies with all company policies and applicable laws.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related is preferred.
- 5 Years' experience Quality Control experience in the construction industry.
- 5 years' federal government contracting experience.
- Experience with overseeing $10,000,000 + vertical project(s).
- Experience with construction quality management tools and knowledge of quality guidelines (.i.e. ASME/AWS/ACI/API/ICC) preferred.
- Must have current CQM-C and OSHA 30 certs.
- Strong technical skills with the ability to manage critical issues as they relate to Quality Control.
KOMAN is an Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.
Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)
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What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control technician jobs across New Mexico.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in quality inspection
- Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management standards and documentation procedures
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Experience conducting incoming, in-process, or final product inspections in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with statistical process control methods and quality data entry software
Quality Control Technician Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control technician in New Mexico?
Most quality control technician roles in New Mexico require a high school diploma or equivalent plus technical training, though no state-issued license is mandated for the role. Employers in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho typically prefer candidates who have completed a manufacturing technology or industrial technology program at Central New Mexico Community College or New Mexico State University. Earning a nationally recognized credential such as the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector strengthens your application considerably in the aerospace and semiconductor sectors dominant here.
Which companies hire quality control technicians in New Mexico?
New Mexico quality control technician roles are posted by Vitality Works, Akima, and Oracle and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Mexico's aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries create steady year-round demand, with employers in the Albuquerque metro area accounting for the largest share of openings.
Which New Mexico cities have the most quality control technician jobs?
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and New Mexico have the most quality control technician openings in New Mexico. Albuquerque dominates because of its dense concentration of aerospace, defense, and technology manufacturers, while Rio Rancho benefits from Intel's large semiconductor fabrication presence and Las Cruces draws demand from food processing operations and research institutions tied to New Mexico State University.
Are there remote quality control technician jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control technician work is inherently hands-on, requiring physical inspection of materials, components, and production lines, so most roles are on-site. About 33% of quality control technician openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on document control, supplier quality auditing, or compliance review rather than direct inspection duties.
How can I get hired as a quality control technician in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to production inspector or manufacturing associate roles at larger New Mexico employers, where on-the-job training is built into the position. Central New Mexico Community College offers manufacturing and industrial technology certificates that employers in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho recognize for entry-level hiring. Lateral moves from machine operator or assembly technician roles are common, and earning the ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst credential before applying gives candidates without direct QC experience a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to quality control technician jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to quality control technician jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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