Quality Specialist Jobs in Washington
Quality Specialist jobs in Washington are concentrated in aerospace, defense, medical devices, and food manufacturing, with steady demand at every level from entry-level inspectors to senior quality engineers. The strongest hiring is in Seattle, Everett, and Renton, where Boeing, Starbucks, and Philips anchor large quality functions alongside dozens of suppliers and contract manufacturers. The most in-demand specialties are AS9100 aerospace quality, FDA-regulated medical device quality, and supplier quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Quality Specialist to join our growing team.
External Job Description
Purpose of the Role
As a Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting and following VPI’s Quality Management System, ensuring that quality products are manufactured in a safe environment. You will report directly to the Manager, Quality.
This is an onsite position and is based in our Spokane, WA Facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively support and participate in the company’s safety and health program.
- Production Quality Support:
- Perform collection of leading metrics through manufacturing system audits
- Fill-in for Quality Assistant as needed
- Support documentation as required for FGIA certification
- Water Testing:
- Create and lead containment plan
- Perform troubleshooting of test failures
- Create Presentations to communicate weekly quality performance with production line
- Maintain Library of Production Jigs
- Training and Education Support:
- Provide training of front-line team members in manufacturing processes
- Provide education of front-line team members on requirements
- Update and create technical documentation for manufacturing processes
- Supplier Quality Support:
- Lead supplier quality improvement plans
- Support supplier quality dashboards and auditing
- Inbound audits of material to release to production, as required
- Process all material rejection activity from first call through receipt of the vendor return authorization.
- QMS process development and sustainment:
- Assist with development of quality processes
- Facilitate structured “stand down” process to close the loop on found issues
- Work with service to identify and pareto out-of-specification issues found in the field
- Support improvement plans to eliminate found issues
- Field test and field remediation support, as necessary.
Scheduling:
- Weekend Shift – Thursday - Sunday (6:00am-4:30pm)
- Training schedule for the first month – Tuesday- Friday (6:00am-4:30pm)
- Travel <15%
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5 years of qualified experience in a quality role or similar field of experience
- 3 years of experience in a quality-related role in window manufacturing OR an associate’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/Quality/Lean Manufacturing related fields
- Comfortable communicating professionally with internal and external customers
- Deep knowledge of overall window fabrication
- Strong computer skills, specifically: MS Office products.
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of VPI’s Quality Management System.
- Highly motivated and self-directed.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and techniques is preferred.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Comfortable communicating in a professional manner with internal and external customers.
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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.
Expected pay for this role is between $23.50 to $39.18 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Quality Specialist to join our growing team.
External Job Description
Purpose of the Role
As a Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting and following VPI’s Quality Management System, ensuring that quality products are manufactured in a safe environment. You will report directly to the Manager, Quality.
This is an onsite position and is based in our Spokane, WA Facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively support and participate in the company’s safety and health program.
- Production Quality Support:
- Perform collection of leading metrics through manufacturing system audits
- Fill-in for Quality Assistant as needed
- Support documentation as required for FGIA certification
- Water Testing:
- Create and lead containment plan
- Perform troubleshooting of test failures
- Create Presentations to communicate weekly quality performance with production line
- Maintain Library of Production Jigs
- Training and Education Support:
- Provide training of front-line team members in manufacturing processes
- Provide education of front-line team members on requirements
- Update and create technical documentation for manufacturing processes
- Supplier Quality Support:
- Lead supplier quality improvement plans
- Support supplier quality dashboards and auditing
- Inbound audits of material to release to production, as required
- Process all material rejection activity from first call through receipt of the vendor return authorization.
- QMS process development and sustainment:
- Assist with development of quality processes
- Facilitate structured “stand down” process to close the loop on found issues
- Work with service to identify and pareto out-of-specification issues found in the field
- Support improvement plans to eliminate found issues
- Field test and field remediation support, as necessary.
Scheduling:
- Weekend Shift – Thursday - Sunday (6:00am-4:30pm)
- Training schedule for the first month – Tuesday- Friday (6:00am-4:30pm)
- Travel <15%
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5 years of qualified experience in a quality role or similar field of experience
- 3 years of experience in a quality-related role in window manufacturing OR an associate’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/Quality/Lean Manufacturing related fields
- Comfortable communicating professionally with internal and external customers
- Deep knowledge of overall window fabrication
- Strong computer skills, specifically: MS Office products.
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of VPI’s Quality Management System.
- Highly motivated and self-directed.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and techniques is preferred.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Comfortable communicating in a professional manner with internal and external customers.
#LI-JB1
About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.
Expected pay for this role is between $23.50 to $39.18 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
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Who's Hiring
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- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality specialist jobs across Washington.
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, or Quality Technician credential preferred or required
- Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR quality management systems
- Proficiency with root cause analysis tools such as 8D, FMEA, or Fishbone
- Hands-on experience with inspection equipment, dimensional gauging, or CMM operation
- Familiarity with statistical process control and quality data analysis using Excel or Minitab
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field preferred
Quality Specialist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality specialist in Washington?
Washington does not require a state-issued license specifically for quality specialists, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most employers expect at least an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a life science, combined with an ASQ certification such as the Certified Quality Technician or Certified Quality Engineer. Candidates targeting aerospace or medical device roles in Washington should prioritize familiarity with AS9100 or FDA quality system requirements from the start.
Which companies hire quality specialists in Washington?
Washington quality specialist roles are posted by Shield, SpaceX, and Stryker and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's aerospace manufacturing base and concentration of FDA-regulated medical device companies make it one of the more active states for quality roles year-round.
Which Washington cities have the most quality specialist jobs?
Seattle, Spokane, and Vancouver account for the largest share of quality specialist openings in Washington. Seattle and its neighboring cities of Everett and Renton drive most of the volume through Boeing's commercial aviation operations, a dense network of aerospace suppliers, and a growing cluster of medical device and biotech firms, while Tacoma adds openings through food manufacturing and port-adjacent logistics operations.
Are there remote quality specialist jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality specialist work is largely hands-on, involving physical inspection, shop floor audits, and supplier visits that require an on-site presence. About 55% of quality specialist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in quality systems, documentation, or supplier quality roles where the core work is data review and audit coordination rather than direct product inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality specialist in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality inspector or quality technician role, which Washington aerospace and food manufacturing employers hire for without requiring prior quality-specific experience. Boeing and its Tier 1 suppliers in Everett and Renton regularly bring in production associates and inspection assistants who move into quality functions on the job. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying signals commitment and gives candidates a concrete edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to quality specialist jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to quality specialist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across aerospace, medical devices, food manufacturing, and other industries. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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