Quality Manager Jobs in Arkansas

Quality Manager jobs in Arkansas concentrate in manufacturing, food processing, and defense contracting, with steady demand at every level from entry-level quality technician to senior quality director. Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Fayetteville account for most of the openings, where employers like Dillard's, Tyson Foods, and Lockheed Martin have long-established Arkansas operations. The most in-demand specialties are ISO compliance, supplier quality, and process improvement in production environments. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerWalmart
Top citySpringdale, AR
Cities hiring19
Work type100% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Quality Assurance Manager - Electrical
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Quality Assurance Manager - Electrical
FlintCo
Springdale, Arkansas
Logistics & Inventory
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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Quality Assurance Manager - Mechanical/Plumbing
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Quality Assurance Manager - Mechanical/Plumbing
FlintCo
Springdale, Arkansas
Logistics & Inventory
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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(USA) Area Manager - Quality Assurance/Systems
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(USA) Area Manager - Quality Assurance/Systems
Walmart
Searcy, Arkansas
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$66k - $98k/yr
High school
10,000+

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BESS/PV Site Quality Manager (Big Island)
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BESS/PV Site Quality Manager (Big Island)
Primoris Services Corporation
Arkansas
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
On-Site
5,001-10,000

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Quality and Lean Manager
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Quality and Lean Manager
SEMCO LLC
Morrilton, Arkansas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
ISO certification process

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Quality Manager Jobs by City in Arkansas

Where Arkansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Springdale
5 jobs
Little Rock
5 jobs
Camden
3 jobs
Fayetteville
3 jobs
Pocahontas
2 jobs
Bentonville
2 jobs
Marion
1 job
Searcy
1 job
Osceola
1 job

Quality Manager Job Market in Arkansas

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

Who's Hiring

Walmart3 open roles
Jobot2 open roles
FlintCo2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Arkansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Arkansas.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager credential strongly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems implementation and auditing
  • Proficiency with statistical process control tools and root cause analysis methodologies
  • Familiarity with FDA or USDA compliance requirements for food or medical manufacturing environments
  • Strong written communication skills for documenting corrective actions and quality reports

Quality Manager Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality manager in Arkansas?

Most quality manager roles in Arkansas require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on quality experience. Arkansas has no state-issued license specific to quality managers, but earning an American Society for Quality credential such as the Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager significantly strengthens applications at major Arkansas manufacturers, food processors, and defense contractors.

How much do quality managers make in Arkansas?

Quality managers in Arkansas earn a median of about $118,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,970 for the lowest 10% to over $201,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality managers in Arkansas?

Employers hiring quality managers in Arkansas right now include Walmart, Jobot, and FlintCo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arkansas's manufacturing base, anchored by food processing, aerospace components, and consumer goods production, keeps demand for quality professionals consistent across the state.

Which Arkansas cities have the most quality manager jobs?

Springdale, Little Rock, and Camden lead Arkansas for quality manager openings. Little Rock draws demand from healthcare manufacturing and state agency contractors, Fort Smith supports a dense concentration of industrial and metal fabrication employers, and Fayetteville benefits from the Northwest Arkansas consumer goods and logistics corridor anchored by Walmart's supply chain network.

Are there remote quality manager jobs in Arkansas?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality management typically requires on-site presence to inspect production lines, conduct audits, and oversee manufacturing processes, making full remote work uncommon. About 0% of quality manager openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in supplier quality or compliance documentation roles that do not require daily floor access.

How can I get hired as a quality manager in Arkansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or quality inspector role at one of Arkansas's large manufacturing employers, such as food processing plants or automotive parts suppliers in the Fort Smith and River Valley corridor. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential while working in an adjacent role like production supervisor or lab technician builds the profile Arkansas employers look for when promoting into quality management.

Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Arkansas?

You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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