Quality Technician Jobs in Virginia

Quality Technician jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads corridors, where defense contractors, federal agencies, and advanced manufacturers drive steady demand at every level from entry-level inspector to senior quality engineer. Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and General Dynamics maintain large Virginia operations and hire quality technicians on a recurring basis. The most in-demand specialties are AS9100 aerospace quality, ISO 9001 manufacturing compliance, and NDT inspection. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles64
Top employerJabil
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring39
Work type79% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Quality Technician
R Specialty Optical Fibers LLC
Williamsburg, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Quality Technician
Kennametal
New Market, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$23 - $28/hr
On-Site
ISO certification audits
10,000+

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Quality Technician - 2nd shift
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Quality Technician - 2nd shift
Smurfit Westrock
Richmond, Virginia
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
10,000+

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Quality Control Technician
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Quality Control Technician
Sauer Brands, Inc.
Richmond, Virginia
Quality Control
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Quality Control Technician
Euro Composites
Elkwood, Virginia
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Skilled Trades
501-1,000

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Quality Technician Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
7 jobs
Prince George
6 jobs
Roanoke
5 jobs
Winchester
3 jobs
Front Royal
3 jobs
Ashburn
2 jobs
Norfolk
2 jobs
Danville
2 jobs
Lexington
2 jobs

Quality Technician Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Jabil5 open roles
Trivium Packaging4 open roles
Centimark Corporation3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality technician jobs across Virginia.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in quality, engineering technology, or a related field
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management standards and documentation
  • Experience operating precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMMs
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
  • Knowledge of statistical process control methods and nonconformance reporting procedures
  • Certified Quality Technician (CQT) credential from ASQ preferred by Virginia employers

Quality Technician Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality technician in Virginia?

Start with an associate or bachelor's degree in quality assurance, manufacturing technology, or industrial engineering from a Virginia community college or university such as Northern Virginia Community College or Virginia Tech. Virginia does not issue a state license for quality technicians, but most employers require or strongly prefer the American Society for Quality's Certified Quality Technician (CQT) exam. Hands-on experience with inspection tools and quality management systems is essential before sitting for that exam.

Which companies hire quality technicians in Virginia?

Employers hiring quality technicians in Virginia right now include Jabil, Trivium Packaging, and Centimark Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, federal systems integrators, and precision manufacturers in the Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads corridors means recurring openings across aerospace, shipbuilding, and electronics quality roles.

Which Virginia cities have the most quality technician jobs?

Richmond, Prince George, and Roanoke lead Virginia for quality technician openings. Northern Virginia draws the bulk of aerospace and defense-sector postings from contractors based near the Pentagon and Dulles corridor, Richmond's manufacturing and pharmaceutical base sustains consistent demand, and Hampton Roads reflects the shipbuilding and naval maintenance activity centered at Newport News Shipbuilding and Naval Station Norfolk.

Are there remote quality technician jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality technician work is inherently hands-on, requiring physical inspection of parts, equipment, and production lines. About 21% of quality technician openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be documentation-heavy roles such as supplier quality auditing, quality management system administration, or quality data analysis rather than floor inspection positions.

How can I get hired as a quality technician in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a quality inspector or production associate role at a Virginia manufacturer and building inspection skills on the job. Large Hampton Roads employers such as Newport News Shipbuilding run structured apprenticeship and trades programs that include quality inspection rotations. Northern Virginia defense contractors frequently post entry-level quality associate roles that accept candidates with an associate degree and no prior quality experience. Earning the ASQ's Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) designation before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over other applicants without experience.

Where can I find and apply to quality technician jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to quality technician jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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