Quality Control Technician Jobs in Oregon
Quality Control Technician jobs in Oregon are concentrated in food and beverage processing, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical device production, with demand running from entry-level inspection roles to senior compliance technicians. Portland, Hillsboro, and Salem account for the largest share of openings, anchored by established employers like Intel, Precision Castparts, and Oregon Freeze Dry. The most in-demand specialties are ISO documentation, statistical process control, and cleanroom inspection. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Quality Control Manager – Heavy Civil Engineering
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager with heavy civil construction experience to support projects focused on dam and lock electrical work. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of the Contractor's and/or Client's Quality Control Program, including the coordination, performance and execution of construction inspection and testing services. The QC Manager is responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project's contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the firm.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Quality Control practices and procedures
- Ensure all work complies with contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings
- Verify materials incorporated into the project meet approved submittals and specifications
- Execute required testing procedures in accordance with contract documents and industry standards
- Prepare professional correspondence for clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor, document, and track QC documentation, including daily reports, testing and inspection reports, and preparatory/initial meetings
- Review special inspections and material testing performed by third parties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field highly desired
- 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience in a Quality Control capacity
- Experience with dam and lock electrical work is required
- Previous USACE experience is a plus
- USACE CQCM certification or ability to obtain certification
- OSHA 30 preferred
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. Quality Control Manager assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for subsistence and home leave benefits. We also offer a company truck or vehicle allowance, along with mobile phone options.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
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Quality Control Manager – Heavy Civil Engineering
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager with heavy civil construction experience to support projects focused on dam and lock electrical work. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of the Contractor's and/or Client's Quality Control Program, including the coordination, performance and execution of construction inspection and testing services. The QC Manager is responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project's contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the firm.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Quality Control practices and procedures
- Ensure all work complies with contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings
- Verify materials incorporated into the project meet approved submittals and specifications
- Execute required testing procedures in accordance with contract documents and industry standards
- Prepare professional correspondence for clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor, document, and track QC documentation, including daily reports, testing and inspection reports, and preparatory/initial meetings
- Review special inspections and material testing performed by third parties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field highly desired
- 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience in a Quality Control capacity
- Experience with dam and lock electrical work is required
- Previous USACE experience is a plus
- USACE CQCM certification or ability to obtain certification
- OSHA 30 preferred
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. Quality Control Manager assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for subsistence and home leave benefits. We also offer a company truck or vehicle allowance, along with mobile phone options.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
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Quality Control Technician Job Market in Oregon
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- Construction & Real Estate
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control technician jobs across Oregon.
- Associate degree or higher in a science, engineering technology, or manufacturing field
- Hands-on experience with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management standards and documentation practices
- Proficiency with statistical process control methods and quality data tracking software
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and product specifications
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as food, medical devices, or electronics
Quality Control Technician Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control technician in Oregon?
Most quality control technician roles in Oregon require an associate degree in manufacturing technology, chemistry, or a related field, though some employers accept a high school diploma with relevant production experience. Oregon does not issue a state license specifically for quality control technicians, so credentials like ASQ Certified Quality Technician recognition carry significant weight with local employers. Completing a community college program through Portland Community College or Chemeketa Community College, which both offer manufacturing and quality programs, is a common starting point.
Which companies hire quality control technicians in Oregon?
Companies currently hiring quality control technicians in Oregon include Balfour Beatty, CRH, and IFF, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's concentration of semiconductor fabrication, food processing, and medical device manufacturing means demand for quality control technicians stays consistent across multiple industry sectors throughout the year.
Which Oregon cities have the most quality control technician jobs?
Portland, Salem, and Gresham have the most quality control technician openings in Oregon. Portland and Hillsboro dominate because of the high concentration of Intel semiconductor operations and medical device manufacturers in the metro, while Salem's substantial food and beverage processing sector, including major canneries and agricultural processors, generates steady openings outside the Portland metro area.
Are there remote quality control technician jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical inspection of materials, components, and finished products on a production floor or in a laboratory setting. About 13% of quality control technician openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively documentation-focused roles such as quality systems auditing or supplier quality coordination rather than direct inspection work.
How can I get hired as a quality control technician in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a production operator or manufacturing associate role at a large Oregon facility, then moving into quality inspection once you have floor experience. Intel and Precision Castparts both run structured onboarding programs that allow production employees to cross-train into quality roles. Completing an associate program at Portland Community College or Chemeketa Community College and earning an ASQ Quality Process Analyst certification gives candidates without direct experience a concrete credential that Oregon employers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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