Quality Specialist Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Quality Specialist jobs in Phoenix are concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, semiconductors, healthcare devices, and food and beverage production, with active hiring in the West Valley industrial corridors, Chandler, and Tempe. Companies posting right now include Caris Life Sciences, WelbeHealth, and Lucid Motors. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals, then SWCA will be a great fit for you. Our employees are given excellent project opportunities and direct client contact. As a part of the Air Quality team, you will have the ability to make a significant impact in the growth of our Air Quality practice.
This is regular (with benefits) full-time, hourly/non-exempt position that is hybrid and/or distributed (=remote) eligible based out of any SWCA US office location.
To be considered, please attach a letter of interest/cover letter with your application.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified. This position may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool is established.
We are guided by our core values every day. We collaborate as #OneSWCA, we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices nationwide, SWCA offers a collaborative, team focused environment where employees can build meaningful and long-term careers.
- Assists in preparing air permit applications (e.g., NSR, Title V, PBR) for submittal to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
- Supports air emissions calculations using established engineering methods, emission factors, and operational data for various source types, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Assists with regulatory research to identify applicable air quality requirements and supports applicability determinations for diverse projects.
- Assists with drafting air quality, greenhouse gas, and climate change technical sections for CEQA, NEPA, and FERC environmental documents, demonstrating strong technical writing skills.
- Assists development of air dispersion modeling input data and interprets model outputs with guidance from experienced team members, contributing to project analyses. Contributes to health risk assessments and greenhouse gas analyses in support of environmental permitting and impact evaluations.
- Supports preparation of emissions inventories and compliance reports, ensuring accuracy, alignment with regulatory formats, and timely submittal to agencies.
- Tracks project tasks and deadlines, contributes to internal project coordination, and communicates with clients or agency representatives under direction, maintaining professional standards.
- Stays current on relevant air quality regulations and permitting programs, actively applying new knowledge to project work and demonstrating attention to detail, safety, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a collaborative team environment.
- Participates in agency and client meetings, supporting senior staff in technical discussions and documentation follow-up, and maintaining organized project records.
- Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, and professional communication with team members and with clients or regulatory agencies to support SWCA’s environmental consulting projects.
- Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
- Performs related work as assigned.
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- Develop source category-specific emission factors to support air emissions calculations and permitting analyses.
- Prepare state agency registrations and supporting application materials required for environmental regulatory submittals.
- Review air dispersion modeling analyses for consistency with project requirements, regulatory guidance, and quality standards.
- Support client ESG initiatives through development of greenhouse gas monitoring plans and greenhouse gas data management activities.
- Collaborate with air quality practitioners across multiple offices to execute air quality projects and share technical expertise.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the organization's air quality services through participation in technical initiatives and project support activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred). B.S. degree in environmental science with 1-year relative experience may also be considered.
- Two (2) years of consulting experience in one or more of the following air quality areas required: air quality permitting, dispersion modeling, emission inventories, air quality construction and operating permits; and/or compliance reporting.
- Working knowledge with the appropriate regulatory authorities and regulations such as Green House Gas (GHG), Title V, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), New Source Review (NSR), Best Available Control Technology (BACT), Lowest Achievable Emissions Rate (LAER), New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) and Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT).
- Experience in project management, client management and proposal writing or the ability to rapidly evolve into these areas.
- Noise monitoring experience.
- NEPA air quality resource writing.
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As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in your future. Our Total Rewards package includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.
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SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.
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Quality Specialist Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quality specialist job in Phoenix?
Focus your search on Phoenix's dominant hiring sectors: aerospace and defense manufacturers in the West Valley, semiconductor fabs in Chandler and Gilbert, medical device companies along the Loop 101, and large food and beverage operations in the East Valley. Certifications like ASQ's CQE or CQT give you a clear edge with manufacturers here. Networking through ASQ's Phoenix section and attending local industry events at Chandler Innovation Center also surfaces roles before they appear publicly.
Which companies hire quality specialists in Phoenix?
Phoenix quality specialist roles are posted by Caris Life Sciences, WelbeHealth, and Lucid Motors and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Phoenix's quality specialist market is shaped heavily by large-scale manufacturers, defense contractors, and hospital systems, each of which maintains in-house quality departments with ongoing openings.
Are there remote quality specialist jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the role, since hands-on inspection and production floor work cannot be done remotely, while supplier quality management, documentation review, and auditing coordination often can. About 42% of quality specialist openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, skewing toward desk-based compliance and systems quality roles. Tech and healthcare companies in Tempe and Scottsdale tend to offer the most hybrid arrangements locally.
How can I get a quality specialist job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is landing a quality technician or inspector role at one of the Valley's many contract manufacturers or third-party logistics providers, which hire consistently and promote from within. Gateway Community College and Estrella Mountain Community College offer quality and manufacturing technology programs that Phoenix-area employers actively recruit from. Lateral moves from production, warehouse, or lab assistant roles into quality support positions are common, especially at semiconductor and food manufacturing sites in Chandler and Goodyear.
Which industries hire the most quality specialists in Phoenix?
Phoenix quality specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Phoenix's role as a major aerospace manufacturing hub, a growing semiconductor corridor, and a regional healthcare system center drives sustained demand across all three sectors year-round.
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