Quality Manager Jobs in Washington
Quality Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand across aerospace, medical devices, defense, and food and beverage manufacturing, with openings at every level from quality technician to senior quality director. The heaviest hiring concentrates in the Seattle-Bellevue metro, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities area, where major employers such as Boeing, Amazon, and Providence Health have lasting quality operations. The most sought-after specialties include ISO 9001 compliance, supplier quality, and regulatory affairs supporting FDA-regulated production. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
This role leads quality and test strategy in Software Integration, Verification & Reliability, reporting to the Director, Software Integration, Verification & Reliability. It owns coverage policy, test strategy, the audit of development teams' tests, and the test data of record. Before anything is handed on, the bar is: coverage policy published and audited. It hands off to its customers as follows: test strategy and audit results to the development teams.
What the team needs to achieve
- Coverage policy published and audited.
- Hand-offs that meet their service level: test strategy and audit results to the development teams.
- Measured, rising capability and efficiency of the team, with manual work falling release over release.
How the team is measured
- Coverage policy met by every team.
- Test results held in the system of record.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
- Own coverage policy, test strategy, the audit of development teams' tests, and the test data of record.
- Meet the bar before every hand-off: coverage policy published and audited.
- Work directly with engineers in the boundary teams as partners, through agreed contracts and service levels.
- Automate everything a person would otherwise do twice.
- Hire, coach, and grow the team, with clear expectations and career development for every engineer.
- Define the team's metrics and service levels, and improve them release over release.
- Make the team's decisions data-driven and its quality measurable, and escalate early when risks cross team boundaries.
- Build the mechanisms and best practices that make the team's work repeatable, measurable, and improving.
A day in the life
About the team
D2D Software is an evolving organization of many teams: Software Architecture & Specifications; Software Delivery & Business Ops; Software Integration, Verification & Reliability; DevOps & Release; Satellite Software Development; Ground Software Development; and Customer Software Engineering & Support. Each Director owns business outcomes: delivering the commitments, and the capability and efficiency of their teams. Teams work as internal customers and suppliers with agreed service levels, interfaces are agreed centrally while designs stay local, and engineers are expected to work directly with engineers across every boundary. Milestones are committed deadlines for delivery with quality, not gates to wait on, and every team runs on one toolchain and one system of record. Every measure is derived from the systems of record, never self-reported, and we improve release over release with a target of perfection.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- Experience hiring and developing engineers, setting clear goals, and giving regular feedback and coaching
- Experience leading a team where the problem and strategy are not yet fully defined, working backwards from the customer
- Experience defining test strategy and coverage policy for embedded software on real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux and services
- Experience auditing test quality across many teams
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle, having shipped software and maintained it in production
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Test strategy for safety-critical software
- Experience with test data systems of record
- A record of writing clear narratives and running data-driven reviews
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
This role leads quality and test strategy in Software Integration, Verification & Reliability, reporting to the Director, Software Integration, Verification & Reliability. It owns coverage policy, test strategy, the audit of development teams' tests, and the test data of record. Before anything is handed on, the bar is: coverage policy published and audited. It hands off to its customers as follows: test strategy and audit results to the development teams.
What the team needs to achieve
- Coverage policy published and audited.
- Hand-offs that meet their service level: test strategy and audit results to the development teams.
- Measured, rising capability and efficiency of the team, with manual work falling release over release.
How the team is measured
- Coverage policy met by every team.
- Test results held in the system of record.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
- Own coverage policy, test strategy, the audit of development teams' tests, and the test data of record.
- Meet the bar before every hand-off: coverage policy published and audited.
- Work directly with engineers in the boundary teams as partners, through agreed contracts and service levels.
- Automate everything a person would otherwise do twice.
- Hire, coach, and grow the team, with clear expectations and career development for every engineer.
- Define the team's metrics and service levels, and improve them release over release.
- Make the team's decisions data-driven and its quality measurable, and escalate early when risks cross team boundaries.
- Build the mechanisms and best practices that make the team's work repeatable, measurable, and improving.
A day in the life
About the team
D2D Software is an evolving organization of many teams: Software Architecture & Specifications; Software Delivery & Business Ops; Software Integration, Verification & Reliability; DevOps & Release; Satellite Software Development; Ground Software Development; and Customer Software Engineering & Support. Each Director owns business outcomes: delivering the commitments, and the capability and efficiency of their teams. Teams work as internal customers and suppliers with agreed service levels, interfaces are agreed centrally while designs stay local, and engineers are expected to work directly with engineers across every boundary. Milestones are committed deadlines for delivery with quality, not gates to wait on, and every team runs on one toolchain and one system of record. Every measure is derived from the systems of record, never self-reported, and we improve release over release with a target of perfection.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- Experience hiring and developing engineers, setting clear goals, and giving regular feedback and coaching
- Experience leading a team where the problem and strategy are not yet fully defined, working backwards from the customer
- Experience defining test strategy and coverage policy for embedded software on real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux and services
- Experience auditing test quality across many teams
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle, having shipped software and maintained it in production
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Test strategy for safety-critical software
- Experience with test data systems of record
- A record of writing clear narratives and running data-driven reviews
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
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Quality Manager Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon13
- Meta2
- Blue Origin2
- The Walsh2
- ECC1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Technology & Software
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred
- Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential through ASQ strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR quality management systems
- Proficiency with statistical process control, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
- Experience leading cross-functional audits and managing supplier qualification programs
- Familiarity with Washington-regulated industries such as aerospace or medical device manufacturing
Quality Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in Washington?
Most quality manager roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field paired with hands-on quality experience in a regulated industry. Washington does not issue a state-specific license for quality managers, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold ASQ certifications such as the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer. Building experience in aerospace, medical device, or food manufacturing gives candidates the strongest footing in Washington's job market.
How much do quality managers make in Washington?
Quality managers in Washington earn a median of about $145,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $112,970 for the lowest 10% to over $213,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality managers in Washington?
Employers hiring quality managers in Washington right now include Amazon, Meta, and Blue Origin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's dense concentration of aerospace, defense, and healthcare employers means quality management roles are spread across large anchor companies and their regional supplier networks.
Which Washington cities have the most quality manager jobs?
Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett have the most quality manager openings in Washington. The Seattle-Bellevue metro leads because it anchors Washington's aerospace, technology, and healthcare industries, while Spokane and Tri-Cities carry a strong share of openings tied to regional manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, and defense contractors operating in eastern Washington.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality manager work is largely hands-on, requiring physical presence on production floors, during audits, and at supplier sites. About 21% of quality manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to concentrate in supplier quality coordination, documentation management, and quality systems oversight roles that can be performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality technician or quality inspector role at a Washington manufacturer and building from there. Boeing, Paccar, and regional aerospace suppliers regularly bring on quality coordinators and inspection associates who work toward internal advancement. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential signals seriousness to employers, and candidates with backgrounds in production, lab work, or regulatory documentation are well-positioned to make the transition.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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