Quality Control Technician Jobs in Tennessee

Quality Control Technician jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga, where manufacturing, automotive, and food and beverage production drive consistent hiring across the state. Major employers with deep Tennessee roots include Nissan North America, Bridgestone Americas, and Eastman Chemical, all of which maintain quality functions at scale. The most in-demand specialties are incoming inspection, pharmaceutical compliance, and automotive parts verification, reflecting the state's broad industrial base from entry-level technicians through senior quality leads. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles61
Top employerGeosyntec Consultants
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring23
Work type82% On-site
Top industryChemicals

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ENFRA
Data Center Quality Control Director
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Data Center Quality Control Director
ENFRA
Nashville, Tennessee
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
$135k - $175k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Globus Medical
Quality Control Inspector
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Quality Control Inspector
Globus Medical
Memphis, Tennessee
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Rogers Group, Inc.
Quality Control Technician Entry Level
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Rogers Group, Inc.
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Quality Control Technician Entry Level
Rogers Group, Inc.
Cookeville, Tennessee
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED

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Hitachi Energy
Manufacturing Quality Control Senior Professional
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Hitachi Energy
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Manufacturing Quality Control Senior Professional
Hitachi Energy
Alamo, Tennessee
Automation QA
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Leaf Home
Quality Control Specialist
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Leaf Home
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Quality Control Specialist
Leaf Home
Memphis, Tennessee
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Quality Control Technician Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
10 jobs
Oak Ridge
9 jobs
Memphis
7 jobs
Chattanooga
5 jobs
Knoxville
4 jobs
Clarksville
3 jobs
Lebanon
2 jobs
La Vergne
2 jobs
Millington
2 jobs

Quality Control Technician Job Market in Tennessee

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

Who's Hiring

Geosyntec Consultants
Geosyntec Consultants5 open roles
Ameritek
Ameritek4 open roles
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Oldcastle Infrastructure3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality control technician jobs across Tennessee.

  • High school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing technology or a related field
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management standards and documentation practices
  • Experience operating precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
  • Proficiency reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and material specifications
  • Knowledge of statistical process control methods and defect tracking software
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a manufacturing or production environment

Quality Control Technician Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality control technician in Tennessee?

Most quality control technician roles in Tennessee are accessible with a high school diploma plus on-the-job training, though an associate degree in manufacturing technology, industrial technology, or a related field from a Tennessee College of Applied Technology significantly strengthens your candidacy. There is no state-issued license required for the role, but earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential is widely recognized by Tennessee manufacturers as a mark of competency and is frequently preferred in job postings.

Which companies hire quality control technicians in Tennessee?

Employers hiring quality control technicians in Tennessee right now include Geosyntec Consultants, Ameritek, and Oldcastle Infrastructure, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's strong automotive assembly, chemical manufacturing, and food processing sectors mean hiring is distributed across the state rather than concentrated in a single metro.

Which Tennessee cities have the most quality control technician jobs?

Nashville, Oak Ridge, and Memphis account for the largest share of quality control technician openings in Tennessee. Nashville's distribution and pharmaceutical corridors, Memphis's logistics and food manufacturing base, and Chattanooga's growing automotive supplier cluster each generate steady demand, while Smyrna and Spring Hill draw additional postings from the Nissan and General Motors assembly plants anchored there.

Are there remote quality control technician jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality control technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical inspection of parts, materials, or production lines, so most roles are on-site by nature. About 18% of quality control technician openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve documentation review, supplier auditing, or quality systems administration rather than floor-level inspection work.

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

The most realistic entry path is landing a production associate or material handler role at a Tennessee manufacturer and moving internally into a quality function once you have floor familiarity. Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology offer short-term precision machining and industrial technology programs that give candidates a credential recognized by in-state employers. Large facilities like Bridgestone's La Vergne plant and Eastman Chemical in Kingsport regularly hire quality technician trainees, and completing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician study course before applying gives a measurable edge even without prior quality-specific experience.

Where can I find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceutical, and food production employers throughout the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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