Quality Manager Jobs in Texas

Quality Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace, defense, oil and gas, manufacturing, and medical devices, with openings at every level from quality technician stepping into a first management role through senior director of quality. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio lead hiring activity, anchored by employers such as Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and Medtronic, all of which maintain large Texas operations and hire quality managers on a continuing basis. The most sought-after specialties in Texas listings are ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance, supplier quality, and quality systems management tied to regulated manufacturing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles386+
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring107
Work type69% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Quality, Compliance & Operations Manager onsite in Dallas, TX
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Quality, Compliance & Operations Manager onsite in Dallas, TX
CBRE
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Global Supplier Quality & Development Manager
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Global Supplier Quality & Development Manager
NOV
Houston, Texas
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
Master's degree
10,000+

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Quality Control Manager – Power Generation & Heavy Industrial Construction
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Quality Control Manager – Power Generation & Heavy Industrial Construction
Geotechnical Engineering
Houston, Texas
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$110k - $250k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Area Quality Manager
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Area Quality Manager
Sundt
Lockhart, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Quality Assurance/Systems Manager (Import, Regional, Returns, Wm.Com)
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Quality Assurance/Systems Manager (Import, Regional, Returns, Wm.Com)
Walmart
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$84k - $126k/yr
High school
10,000+

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Quality Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
60 jobs
Austin
38 jobs
Fort Worth
27 jobs
San Antonio
20 jobs
El Paso
12 jobs
Grand Prairie
11 jobs
Lubbock
9 jobs
Arlington
7 jobs

Quality Manager Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin20
  • Tesla13
  • Rosendin Electric8
  • Refresco5
  • Panelmatic4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Energy

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline
  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential preferred
  • Five or more years of quality experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or medical device environments
  • Demonstrated proficiency with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality management systems
  • Experience leading root cause analysis using Six Sigma, FMEA, or 8D methodologies
  • Ability to manage audits, corrective action systems, and cross-functional quality teams

Quality Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality manager in Texas?

The standard path into a quality manager role in Texas begins with a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a closely related field, followed by hands-on experience in a quality or manufacturing environment. Texas does not require a state-issued license for quality managers, but employers across aerospace, defense, and medical device sectors consistently favor candidates who hold American Society for Quality credentials such as the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation, which require passing a proctored exam and meeting experience requirements set by ASQ.

How much do quality managers make in Texas?

Quality managers in Texas earn a median of about $130,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,780 for the lowest 10% to over $207,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality managers in Texas?

Employers hiring quality managers in Texas right now include Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and Rosendin Electric, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace, defense, and regulated manufacturing operations means large primes and their supplier networks generate consistent quality manager demand across the state year-round.

Which Texas cities have the most quality manager jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most quality manager openings in Texas, a pattern driven by Houston's refining and medical device manufacturing base, the Dallas-Fort Worth area's dense cluster of aerospace, defense, and electronics employers, and San Antonio's growing advanced manufacturing and military-adjacent supply chain that pulls steady demand from both large primes and tier-two suppliers.

Are there remote quality manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality management work is largely hands-on, requiring physical presence on production floors, during supplier audits, and throughout inspection processes, which limits fully remote opportunities. About 31% of quality manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in quality systems, supplier development, and documentation-heavy compliance roles where site visits are periodic rather than daily.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality inspector, quality technician, or quality engineer role first, then building toward management. Large Texas manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, and major medical device companies in the Houston medical center corridor regularly post associate quality engineer and quality technician roles that do not require prior management experience. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician or Certified Quality Inspector exam and gaining familiarity with ISO documentation and audit support work gives candidates a clear edge when applying to these stepping-stone positions.

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

You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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