Quality Manager Jobs in Utah
Quality Manager jobs in Utah are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where manufacturing, medical devices, and aerospace drive consistent demand for quality professionals at every level from entry-level quality technician to director of quality. Companies like Becton Dickinson, L3Harris Technologies, and Autoliv have established long-term presences in the state and regularly hire quality managers with backgrounds in ISO standards, FDA regulatory compliance, and lean manufacturing. Utah's growing life sciences and defense sectors keep this one of the more active hiring markets in the Mountain West. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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 Utah
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Who's Hiring
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Chemicals & Materials
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- Electronics & Hardware
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field required
- Five or more years of quality management experience in manufacturing or regulated industries
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality management systems
- Experience with FDA 21 CFR regulations and medical device quality requirements
- Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential from ASQ preferred
- Proficiency with CAPA processes, root cause analysis, and statistical quality control methods
Quality Manager Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in Utah?
Utah does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality manager, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a life sciences field, combined with hands-on quality experience. The American Society for Quality offers the Certified Quality Manager and Certified Quality Engineer credentials that Utah employers in medical devices, aerospace, and defense treat as the industry standard for advancement into management roles.
How much do quality managers make in Utah?
Quality managers in Utah earn a median of about $115,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $73,740 for the lowest 10% to over $189,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality managers in Utah?
Employers hiring quality managers in Utah right now include BHI, Jabil, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utah's concentration of medical device manufacturers along the Wasatch Front and defense contractors in the Salt Lake and Ogden corridors keeps demand for quality managers consistently active across both sectors.
Which Utah cities have the most quality manager jobs?
Salt Lake City, Dugway, and Delta have the most quality manager openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors the market through its density of medical device companies, tech manufacturers, and corporate headquarters, while Provo and Ogden draw openings from university-linked life sciences firms, aerospace suppliers, and defense contractors that rely on on-site quality oversight.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality manager roles are largely hands-on, requiring floor presence, audits, and direct supplier or production oversight that cannot move off-site. About 18% of quality manager openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve supplier quality auditing, documentation review, or quality systems consulting rather than day-to-day production floor management.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality technician or quality inspector role at a Utah medical device or manufacturing company, then building toward management. Large Wasatch Front employers like Becton Dickinson and Autoliv regularly hire quality inspectors and junior quality engineers as a pipeline into senior roles. Earning an entry-level ASQ credential such as the Certified Quality Technician, or completing coursework in ISO standards and CAPA processes, gives candidates without management experience a concrete edge when applying to those associate-level positions.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and the Utah location you want, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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