Quality Manager Jobs in California
Quality Manager jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, life sciences and medical devices, semiconductor and electronics production, and food and beverage processing at every level from quality engineer through senior quality director. The largest hiring hubs are the Los Angeles basin, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where established employers such as Northrop Grumman, Abbott Laboratories, and Intel maintain significant California operations that consistently need quality leadership. The most in-demand specialties are ISO and FDA compliance, supplier quality management, and process validation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a member of the Quality Assurance and Project Management team, the Quality Assurance Coordinator – PM Hybrid works seamlessly with both the Furniture Project Management Team as well as the Installation and Sales Team to ensure a positive outcome for the customer. In this role, you will collaborate with team members to address and solve quality issues and ensure compliance with corporate quality policies and business objectives, to achieve the installation of products with superior value. The Quality Assurance Coordinator duties consist of confirming products and services provided are at a level that exceeds the customers' expectations. They are responsible for the punch list process and its completion, warranty related matters and all-around quality of product provided. In addition would have the opportunity to manage projects as bandwidth allows with a long term plan to move into Project Management full time.
Specific duties include:
Project Management
Project Planning, Coordination and Management
- Establishes overall project scope and manages dealer/manufacturer team to ensure coordinated effort
- Directs, coordinates and manages task assignments and completion for entire dealer team
- Develops work plan, schedule and logistics based on overall project parameters, project schedule and scope, and customer’s goals
- Reviews project site, plans and product specifications
- Single point of contact for, and coordinates with, client and all third-party firms (A&D firm, contractor, cabling vendor, building manager, electrician and other trades, client’s facility and IT groups, movers, etc.)
- Establishes Project Timeline and maintains the timeline throughout the project (regularly reviewing with client team)
Project Administration
- Maintains detailed project documentation, including documentation of key project decisions and customer/project requests/revisions
Order Management
- Reviews ship dates for adherence to original requirements
- Interfaces with factory, as necessary, regarding shipping schedules and special instructions for manufacturing/shipping
- Managing Project Status reports for the internal and external team documenting status of vendor purchase orders (ship dates, receiving, etc)
Installation/Implementation
- Supervises site installation, including performance of work, installation administration and timeliness of task completion
- Ensures field paperwork is complete, and delivered in a timely manner
Punch walks
- Pre-punch: meet with Lead Installer and Project Manager (if applicable or Account Manager) prior to punch walk
- Inspect all furniture (focusing on locks, drawers, task lights and any electrified furniture pieces)
- Photograph and document damages and missing product on prints in PlanGrid; mark all installation issues with tape (adjustments and alignments).Include Eats & Client Requests.
- Photograph condition of the furniture in PlanGrid for record.
- Punch with client
- Address issues from pre-punch
- Assure the client issues will be resolved
Post punch
- Walk through with Installer and regroup with Project Manager (if applicable or Account Manager)
- Confirm all installation issues will be resolved
- Provide punch list to internal team and process paperwork for replacements within 24-48 hours
- Send Eats and Client Requests to internal team for Order Processing
Daily Routine: Products Received, Update Punch List Tracker, Schedule
- Plan Grid punch list to be updated regularly and sent to the Internal Team and/or Client (including Eats)
- Schedule install dates with Service Provider and update punch tracker
- Confirm completion
- Signed post install reports, delivery tickets, punch list; send email to verify
- Host Weekly meeting to review CA and Warranty issues within assigned Market
Qualifications + Skills:
- Strong product and technical knowledge, including applicable building codes, correct product application, custom applications and pricing, price estimating and solicitation, electricity and cabling, etc.
- Ability to execute site specific conditions and take and document measurements
- Ability to analyze, plan, schedule and implement project installation
- Working knowledge of interior construction, interior design, moves and relocations, trucking, furniture manufacturing and shipping, building management and current workplace issues
- Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards
- Commercial furniture knowledge
- Outstanding communication skills
- Excellent organizational abilities
As a member of the Quality Assurance and Project Management team, the Quality Assurance Coordinator – PM Hybrid works seamlessly with both the Furniture Project Management Team as well as the Installation and Sales Team to ensure a positive outcome for the customer. In this role, you will collaborate with team members to address and solve quality issues and ensure compliance with corporate quality policies and business objectives, to achieve the installation of products with superior value. The Quality Assurance Coordinator duties consist of confirming products and services provided are at a level that exceeds the customers' expectations. They are responsible for the punch list process and its completion, warranty related matters and all-around quality of product provided. In addition would have the opportunity to manage projects as bandwidth allows with a long term plan to move into Project Management full time.
Specific duties include:
Project Management
Project Planning, Coordination and Management
- Establishes overall project scope and manages dealer/manufacturer team to ensure coordinated effort
- Directs, coordinates and manages task assignments and completion for entire dealer team
- Develops work plan, schedule and logistics based on overall project parameters, project schedule and scope, and customer’s goals
- Reviews project site, plans and product specifications
- Single point of contact for, and coordinates with, client and all third-party firms (A&D firm, contractor, cabling vendor, building manager, electrician and other trades, client’s facility and IT groups, movers, etc.)
- Establishes Project Timeline and maintains the timeline throughout the project (regularly reviewing with client team)
Project Administration
- Maintains detailed project documentation, including documentation of key project decisions and customer/project requests/revisions
Order Management
- Reviews ship dates for adherence to original requirements
- Interfaces with factory, as necessary, regarding shipping schedules and special instructions for manufacturing/shipping
- Managing Project Status reports for the internal and external team documenting status of vendor purchase orders (ship dates, receiving, etc)
Installation/Implementation
- Supervises site installation, including performance of work, installation administration and timeliness of task completion
- Ensures field paperwork is complete, and delivered in a timely manner
Punch walks
- Pre-punch: meet with Lead Installer and Project Manager (if applicable or Account Manager) prior to punch walk
- Inspect all furniture (focusing on locks, drawers, task lights and any electrified furniture pieces)
- Photograph and document damages and missing product on prints in PlanGrid; mark all installation issues with tape (adjustments and alignments).Include Eats & Client Requests.
- Photograph condition of the furniture in PlanGrid for record.
- Punch with client
- Address issues from pre-punch
- Assure the client issues will be resolved
Post punch
- Walk through with Installer and regroup with Project Manager (if applicable or Account Manager)
- Confirm all installation issues will be resolved
- Provide punch list to internal team and process paperwork for replacements within 24-48 hours
- Send Eats and Client Requests to internal team for Order Processing
Daily Routine: Products Received, Update Punch List Tracker, Schedule
- Plan Grid punch list to be updated regularly and sent to the Internal Team and/or Client (including Eats)
- Schedule install dates with Service Provider and update punch tracker
- Confirm completion
- Signed post install reports, delivery tickets, punch list; send email to verify
- Host Weekly meeting to review CA and Warranty issues within assigned Market
Qualifications + Skills:
- Strong product and technical knowledge, including applicable building codes, correct product application, custom applications and pricing, price estimating and solicitation, electricity and cabling, etc.
- Ability to execute site specific conditions and take and document measurements
- Ability to analyze, plan, schedule and implement project installation
- Working knowledge of interior construction, interior design, moves and relocations, trucking, furniture manufacturing and shipping, building management and current workplace issues
- Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards
- Commercial furniture knowledge
- Outstanding communication skills
- Excellent organizational abilities
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple18
- Burns & McDonnell7
- Jobot5
- Abbott5
- Gilead Sciences4
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware15
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Technology & Software7
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across California.
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical discipline
- Five or more years of quality management experience in a regulated California industry
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR, or IATF 16949 quality standards
- Experience leading internal audits, corrective action, and root cause analysis programs
- Proficiency with quality management systems software such as MasterControl or Veeva
Quality Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in California?
Most quality managers in California start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field and build several years of hands-on quality experience before stepping into a management role. California does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality manager, but professional credentials from the American Society for Quality carry significant weight with California employers, particularly in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, and food manufacturing.
How much do quality managers make in California?
Quality managers in California earn a median of about $132,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,950 for the lowest 10% to over $222,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality managers in California?
Employers hiring quality managers in California right now include Apple, Burns & McDonnell, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of FDA-regulated manufacturers and aerospace primes means demand runs across both large corporations and specialized contract manufacturers throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most quality manager jobs?
The cities with the most quality manager openings in California are San Diego, Los Angeles, and Cupertino. The distribution reflects California's industrial geography: the Los Angeles basin anchors aerospace and defense manufacturing, the Bay Area drives semiconductor and medical device hiring, and San Diego's life sciences corridor generates consistent demand from biotech and pharmaceutical producers.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality management work is largely on-site because the role requires physical presence on the production floor, in audit rooms, and alongside suppliers. About 27% of quality manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most remote-eligible work concentrated in quality systems documentation, supplier qualification reviews, and compliance reporting functions that don't require floor access.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a quality inspector, quality technician, or quality engineer role first and building toward management from there. Large California manufacturers such as medical device companies in San Diego and aerospace primes in the Los Angeles area regularly hire into associate quality engineer roles that feed their management pipelines. Earning an entry-level ASQ certification and gaining familiarity with FDA or ISO documentation processes gives candidates a clear edge over those without formal credentials.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers across aerospace, life sciences, manufacturing, and food production. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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