Quality Inspector Jobs in Virginia
Quality inspector jobs in Virginia concentrate in defense manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, and government contracting, with a strong market at every level from entry-level technician to senior quality engineer. The heaviest hiring is in the Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and Richmond corridors, where major employers like Huntington Ingalls Industries, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics have established long-term operations. Nondestructive testing, AS9100 aerospace quality, and supplier quality auditing are among the most in-demand specializations Virginia employers seek. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
What we are looking for:
Ensuring all activities involving incoming shipments received and warehoused manufactured products are efficient, safe, orderly and accurately manufactured to our customer’s specifications and the quality of the products produced comply with customer and company standards. Hands-on role where you will inspect cases and parts as well as mentor and train others. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Competencies:
- Ensure company safety, quality and performance procedures are met in a safe, clean and organized setting; offer recommendations to improve these standards
- Data Collection and Charting.
- Part measurements to prints utilizing precise measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMM
- Interact directly with Purchasing, Final Assembly and all supporting areas regarding issues that affect customer and vendor specifications and shipments.
- Interact directly with Inside Sales concerning order specifications, changes and errors.
- Interact directly with Engineering concerning design, product and print issues.
- Load/Product testing.
- Work with Quality team members on case line ups, audits and inspections.
- Must be a team player with good team skills and the ability to get along with all types of personalities.
- Operate copier/scanner, fax machine, computer, printers, telephone system
- Work with other departments to resolve supplier invoice/product discrepancy errors
- Understands emergency evacuation procedures, including where to gather outside the building.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of inventory storage locations.
- Perform various material handling duties, to include, but not be limited to driving fork truck, shipping truck, hand truck, etc.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of physical plant, i.e., keep aisle ways, docks, etc. swept free of debris and uncluttered
- Must have prompt and regular attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned Must be familiar with parts and products
Minimum Quantifiable Competencies:
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- ASQ Certification(s) beneficial, Electronics and Mechanical systems a plus.
- 6 Months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excel, Word and Power point computer applications a plus.
- Use of measurement equipment a must. (Ex. Calipers, Protractors, Micrometers etc).
- AS400 a plus.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime, Saturdays and Sundays with little or no notice.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours.
- Experience in auditing process and products a must.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Customer Orders, product blueprints and wiring diagrams. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to groups of customers or employees of organization.
Preferred Competencies:
- Forklift truck certified AS400 Experience
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Strengths needed for this role:
- Willing to accept new/changing responsibilities and duties.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills along with motivational and leadership skills
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Construction & Real Estate
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality inspector jobs across Virginia.
- High school diploma or equivalent with vocational training in manufacturing or inspection
- Experience reading engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or NADCAP quality management standards
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMMs
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) credential preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance for defense contractor roles
Quality Inspector Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality inspector in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality inspector, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect at minimum a high school diploma combined with hands-on manufacturing or inspection experience. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician credential significantly strengthens your candidacy, particularly with Virginia's defense and aerospace contractors. Community colleges like Tidewater Community College and Reynolds Community College offer manufacturing quality programs that align directly with what Virginia employers hire for.
Which companies hire quality inspectors in Virginia?
Companies currently hiring quality inspectors in Virginia include Jabil, EXTREME STEEL, and McCright & Associates, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of defense contractors and shipbuilders means quality inspector demand remains consistent across the Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia regions year-round.
Which Virginia cities have the most quality inspector jobs?
The cities with the most quality inspector openings in Virginia are Richmond, Prince George, and Sterling. Hampton Roads leads because of the heavy shipbuilding and naval defense presence anchored by Huntington Ingalls Industries and Naval Station Norfolk, while Northern Virginia and Richmond draw openings from aerospace suppliers, government contractors, and industrial manufacturers with long-standing facilities in those areas.
Are there remote quality inspector jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality inspection is fundamentally a hands-on role that requires physical presence on a production floor, at a supplier site, or on a vessel or aircraft. About 0% of quality inspector openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve supplier auditing, documentation review, or quality systems coordination rather than direct product inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality inspector in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a production technician or manufacturing associate role at one of Virginia's large defense contractors, then moving laterally into quality inspection once you have floor familiarity. Huntington Ingalls Industries and General Dynamics regularly bring on entry-level candidates through apprenticeship and workforce development programs at their Newport News and Northern Virginia facilities. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector exam, even before your first inspection job, signals commitment and gives you a measurable credential that hiring managers at Virginia shipyards and aerospace suppliers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to quality inspector jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to quality inspector jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and government contracting. Search the roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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