Quality Control Technician Jobs in Washington
Quality Control Technician jobs in Washington concentrate heavily in aerospace manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and medical device production, with demand running from entry-level inspection roles through senior process technicians. The strongest hiring activity is in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area, Everett, and the Tri-Cities region, where employers like Boeing, Amazon, and Starbucks maintain large quality and operations teams. Precision inspection, calibration, and regulatory compliance specialties are the most sought-after skills across Washington listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!
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 Washington
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control technician jobs across Washington.
- Associate degree or higher in a relevant technical, scientific, or manufacturing field
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and documentation
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Familiarity with FDA, USDA, or FAA regulatory requirements depending on industry sector
- Experience using statistical process control methods and quality software platforms
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
Quality Control Technician Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control technician in Washington?
Most Washington employers expect at least an associate degree in a technical field such as manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, or a closely related science. Washington does not issue a state license specific to quality control technicians, so candidates typically strengthen their applications with nationally recognized credentials like ASQ Certified Quality Technician or an industry-aligned certification from a Washington technical college. Hands-on experience in aerospace, food processing, or medical devices carries particular weight with local hiring managers.
Which companies hire quality control technicians in Washington?
Companies currently hiring quality control technicians in Washington include Heidelberg Materials, Jobot, and GovGig, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's deep aerospace and advanced manufacturing base means large facilities with continuous quality staffing needs are distributed throughout the greater Puget Sound and inland manufacturing corridors.
Which Washington cities have the most quality control technician jobs?
Everett, Joint Base Lewis McChord, and Bothell account for the most quality control technician openings in Washington. Seattle and Everett are driven by the aerospace supply chain and life sciences companies headquartered in the metro area, while cities like Renton, Redmond, and the Tri-Cities carry significant demand from food production facilities, defense contractors, and technology manufacturing operations anchored there.
Are there remote quality control technician jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they are rare. Quality control work is largely hands-on, requiring physical inspection, equipment calibration, and floor-level presence that cannot be done remotely. About 8% of quality control technician openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve documentation review, supplier auditing, or quality systems management rather than direct production inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality control technician in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a production inspector or quality associate, roles that large Washington aerospace suppliers and food manufacturers regularly post for candidates without a full technician background. Completing an associate program at a Washington technical college, such as Bellingham Technical College or South Puget Sound Community College, builds the hands-on skills employers expect. An ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst credential or documented experience with measurement tools gives entry-level applicants a concrete edge when applying to Boeing's supply chain partners or regional food processing companies.
Where can I find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across aerospace, food production, medical devices, and other industries. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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