Quality Specialist Jobs in California
Quality Specialist jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego, where aerospace, medical devices, and life sciences manufacturing drive consistent demand for quality professionals at every level from entry-level inspectors to senior compliance leads. Major employers with deep California roots include Northrop Grumman, Medtronic, and Kaiser Permanente, each maintaining large quality and regulatory affairs teams across the state. The most in-demand specialties are ISO auditing, FDA regulatory compliance, and supplier quality management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerAnduril
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring91
Work type65% On-site
Top industryTechnology
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Cook Group
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Quality and Regulatory Specialist
Cook Group·Poway, California
Job functions:
$38 - $42/hr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in industrial technology
10,000+ employees
Job Description
K-Tube Technologies manufactures made to order miniature stainless steel tubing for use in medical, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Under limited supervision, the Quality and Regulatory Specialist manages assigned quality system processes and supports K-Tube's Quality Management System through customer complaints, corrective actions, regulatory and compliance requests, audits, return authorizations, calibration, and related quality activities. The role works closely with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and auditors to determine appropriate handling of quality matters, coordinate and prioritize assigned activities, drive quality activities through completion, and identify issues requiring escalation. Through these responsibilities, the position develops the technical knowledge and experience needed to support and back up selected Quality Engineer responsibilities.
Pay Range: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour
Customer Complaints, Corrective Actions, and RA’s
- Reviews customer complaints and RA requests to determine appropriate handling and escalation, communicates with customers and internal stakeholders, and coordinates complaint activities through closure.
- Coordinates investigations, corrective actions, responses, and supporting documentation; tracks progress, commitments, and due dates to support timely resolution.
- Supports root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
Customer and Regulatory Support
- Reviews customer surveys, quality agreements, and regulatory requests to determine appropriate handling, required information, and escalation needs.
- Prepares responses within established guidelines and coordinates input from internal stakeholders to support timely and accurate customer communications.
- Coordinates PPAPs, first article documentation, certifications, and related customer submissions.
- Maintains and reviews customer quality and regulatory records to support compliance and customer requirements.
Quality Systems and Audits
- Coordinates Quality Management System review activities, including management reviews and quality meetings, gathers information from multiple departments, and tracks action items and commitments through completion.
- Maintains controlled quality records and coordinates document review and approval activities.
- Coordinates internal, customer, and certification audits, reviews supporting documentation, works with process owners to address audit requests, and tracks findings and corrective actions through closure.
- Schedules, coordinates and documents calibration activities with internal and external parties, reviews calibration status, and tracks overdue activities to ensure equipment remains in calibration.
Quality Engineering Support
- Supports validation, investigation, risk assessment, and quality improvement projects.
- Reviews drawings, specifications, and quality data to support assigned activities.
- Develops technical expertise in K-Tube products, materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
- Provides backup support for designated Quality Engineer responsibilities as experience and training permit.
Inspection Support
- Provides backup inspection support during absences, workload fluctuations, or investigations.
- Maintains working knowledge of inspection methods and quality requirements.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Science, or a related field required. Relevant manufacturing quality experience may be considered in place of the degree
- Minimum 3 years experience in a Manufacturing or Quality environment.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of quality systems and quality principles.
- General understanding of customer complaints, CAPA, root cause investigation, auditing, document control, calibration, and validation.
- Approachable, inquisitive, and relates well to all kinds of people.
- Must have good communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, managing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift to 10 pounds
- Light physical effort required
- Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the facility
Work environment
- Work performed in both a manufacturing and office environment
- Minimal exposure to metals, lubricants, solvents, electrolytes and other hazardous materials
- Professional environment requiring business casual attire
Personal Protective Equipment
- Other personal safety equipment required as listed in SDS depending on task may include safety goggles, ear protection, full - face shield, apron, arm guards, rubber boots and gloves.
Position Type: Hybrid -– typically requires three days per week in the office and additional days as necessary
Status: Full Time/Non Exempt
Reports to: Quality and Regulatory Engineering Manager
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States, K-Tube does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.
Cook Group
Quality and Regulatory Specialist
Poway, California
New 13h ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$38 - $42/hr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in industrial technology
Job Description
K-Tube Technologies manufactures made to order miniature stainless steel tubing for use in medical, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Under limited supervision, the Quality and Regulatory Specialist manages assigned quality system processes and supports K-Tube's Quality Management System through customer complaints, corrective actions, regulatory and compliance requests, audits, return authorizations, calibration, and related quality activities. The role works closely with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and auditors to determine appropriate handling of quality matters, coordinate and prioritize assigned activities, drive quality activities through completion, and identify issues requiring escalation. Through these responsibilities, the position develops the technical knowledge and experience needed to support and back up selected Quality Engineer responsibilities.
Pay Range: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour
Customer Complaints, Corrective Actions, and RA’s
- Reviews customer complaints and RA requests to determine appropriate handling and escalation, communicates with customers and internal stakeholders, and coordinates complaint activities through closure.
- Coordinates investigations, corrective actions, responses, and supporting documentation; tracks progress, commitments, and due dates to support timely resolution.
- Supports root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
Customer and Regulatory Support
- Reviews customer surveys, quality agreements, and regulatory requests to determine appropriate handling, required information, and escalation needs.
- Prepares responses within established guidelines and coordinates input from internal stakeholders to support timely and accurate customer communications.
- Coordinates PPAPs, first article documentation, certifications, and related customer submissions.
- Maintains and reviews customer quality and regulatory records to support compliance and customer requirements.
Quality Systems and Audits
- Coordinates Quality Management System review activities, including management reviews and quality meetings, gathers information from multiple departments, and tracks action items and commitments through completion.
- Maintains controlled quality records and coordinates document review and approval activities.
- Coordinates internal, customer, and certification audits, reviews supporting documentation, works with process owners to address audit requests, and tracks findings and corrective actions through closure.
- Schedules, coordinates and documents calibration activities with internal and external parties, reviews calibration status, and tracks overdue activities to ensure equipment remains in calibration.
Quality Engineering Support
- Supports validation, investigation, risk assessment, and quality improvement projects.
- Reviews drawings, specifications, and quality data to support assigned activities.
- Develops technical expertise in K-Tube products, materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
- Provides backup support for designated Quality Engineer responsibilities as experience and training permit.
Inspection Support
- Provides backup inspection support during absences, workload fluctuations, or investigations.
- Maintains working knowledge of inspection methods and quality requirements.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Science, or a related field required. Relevant manufacturing quality experience may be considered in place of the degree
- Minimum 3 years experience in a Manufacturing or Quality environment.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of quality systems and quality principles.
- General understanding of customer complaints, CAPA, root cause investigation, auditing, document control, calibration, and validation.
- Approachable, inquisitive, and relates well to all kinds of people.
- Must have good communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, managing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift to 10 pounds
- Light physical effort required
- Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the facility
Work environment
- Work performed in both a manufacturing and office environment
- Minimal exposure to metals, lubricants, solvents, electrolytes and other hazardous materials
- Professional environment requiring business casual attire
Personal Protective Equipment
- Other personal safety equipment required as listed in SDS depending on task may include safety goggles, ear protection, full - face shield, apron, arm guards, rubber boots and gloves.
Position Type: Hybrid -– typically requires three days per week in the office and additional days as necessary
Status: Full Time/Non Exempt
Reports to: Quality and Regulatory Engineering Manager
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States, K-Tube does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.
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A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Manufacturing
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor certification preferred
- Experience with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or ISO 13485 quality management systems
- Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and quality software such as Minitab
- Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits and writing nonconformance reports
- Familiarity with CAPA processes and root cause analysis methodologies
Quality Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality specialist in California?
Most quality specialist roles in California require a bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, or a related field, though some positions accept an associate degree combined with relevant manufacturing or laboratory experience. California does not issue a state-specific license for quality specialists, but employers in regulated industries such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals expect credentials like the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or ISO Lead Auditor certification. Building experience in a regulated California industry is the most direct path.
Which companies hire quality specialists in California?
California quality specialist roles are posted by Anduril, L3Harris, and Pacific Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of medical device makers, aerospace contractors, and large health systems means quality roles appear across a particularly wide range of industries compared with most states.
Which California cities have the most quality specialist jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Sacramento have the most quality specialist openings in California right now. Los Angeles and San Diego anchor the aerospace and medical device clusters that drive the bulk of demand, while San Jose sits at the center of Silicon Valley's hardware and semiconductor manufacturers, which maintain large quality and reliability engineering teams.
Are there remote quality specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited. Quality specialist work often requires hands-on inspection, auditing of physical facilities, or presence on a manufacturing floor, which keeps most roles on-site. About 35% of quality specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be in supplier quality management, documentation review, or quality systems roles that do not require direct product handling.
How can I get hired as a quality specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or quality inspector role at a California manufacturer, which gives hands-on exposure without requiring a full quality specialist background. Large California employers in aerospace and medical devices, including defense contractors in the greater Los Angeles area and life sciences companies in San Diego's Torrey Pines corridor, regularly hire recent graduates into associate quality engineer or quality coordinator positions. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying gives candidates a clear edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to quality specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the roles available, find one that fits your background and location, and apply directly.
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