Quality Manager Jobs in Oregon
Quality Manager jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Eugene, and the Salem-Willamette Valley corridor, with strong demand in food and beverage manufacturing, semiconductor and electronics production, and medical device development. Major employers with lasting hiring activity include Nike, Intel, and Oregon Health and Science University, each running quality functions that range from frontline process auditors to senior compliance directors. Supply chain disruptions and tightening FDA and ISO standards have kept hiring active at both the mid-career and leadership levels. 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 Manager Job Market in Oregon
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- Construction & Real Estate
- Electronics & Hardware
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a related technical field
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential preferred
- Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Proficiency with statistical process control tools and quality management software
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or regulated environment
Quality Manager Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in Oregon?
Most quality managers in Oregon enter the role through a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a life sciences field, combined with several years of hands-on quality or production experience. Oregon does not require a state-issued license to work in quality management, but employers in the state's medical device and semiconductor sectors strongly favor ASQ certifications such as the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer. Candidates targeting food and beverage roles often add HACCP or SQF credentials.
How much do quality managers make in Oregon?
Quality managers in Oregon earn a median of about $119,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,190 for the lowest 10% to over $182,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality managers in Oregon?
Oregon quality manager roles are posted by Agility Robotics, MKS, and BRPH and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's mix of advanced manufacturing, food processing, and healthcare systems means quality manager openings appear across a wide range of industries and employer sizes throughout the state.
Which Oregon cities have the most quality manager jobs?
Portland, Salem, and Oregon account for the largest share of quality manager openings in Oregon. Portland drives the most postings given its dense concentration of Intel and Nike operations, medical device firms, and food manufacturers, while Eugene and Salem reflect demand from agricultural processing facilities and mid-size manufacturers anchored in the Willamette Valley.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality management work typically requires physical presence on a production floor, in a laboratory, or at a supplier site, which limits remote availability for most roles. About 25% of quality manager openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in supplier quality oversight, quality systems documentation, or audit coordination roles that do not require daily on-site inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a quality technician or quality inspector role at one of Oregon's large manufacturers and building toward a manager position from there. Intel and Nike both hire for quality and manufacturing associate roles that expose candidates to formal quality systems early in their careers. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential while working in an adjacent production, laboratory, or supply chain role strengthens a profile quickly. Community colleges in the Portland metro area offer quality and manufacturing technology programs that Oregon employers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across manufacturing, healthcare, food production, and technology sectors. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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