Senior Quality Manager Jobs in Texas

Senior Quality Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in manufacturing, aerospace and defense, medical devices, and oil and gas across a market that runs from entry-level quality engineers through VP-level compliance executives. The heaviest hiring clusters in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where major employers like Raytheon Technologies, Texas Instruments, and Medtronic maintain large operations. The most in-demand specialties are ISO 9001 systems management, FDA-regulated quality assurance, and supplier quality across complex supply chains. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles50+
Top employerSmith Seckman Reid
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring16
Work type96% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Amazon.com
Senior Quality Manager
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Senior Quality Manager
Amazon.com
Austin, Texas
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Data Science & Analytics
Compliance & Risk
$91k - $159k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Kiewit
Senior Quality Manager
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Senior Quality Manager
Kiewit
Houston, Texas
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Fortis Life Sciences
Senior Quality Systems Manager
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Senior Quality Systems Manager
Fortis Life Sciences
Montgomery, Texas
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Smith & Nephew
Senior Quality Control Manager (Fort Worth, TX)
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Senior Quality Control Manager (Fort Worth, TX)
Smith & Nephew
Fort Worth, Texas
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Associate's

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Fluor Corp.
Senior Manager, Quality
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Senior Manager, Quality
Fluor Corp.
Houston, Texas
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
$120k - $223k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Quality Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
12 jobs
San Antonio
11 jobs
Dallas
7 jobs
Houston
7 jobs
Plano
2 jobs
Abilene
1 jobs
Afton
1 jobs
Baytown
1 jobs
Castroville
1 jobs

Senior Quality Manager Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Smith Seckman Reid
    Smith Seckman Reid6
  • Amazon
    Amazon4
  • Yates Construction
    Yates Construction4
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health2
  • Fluor
    Fluor2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate13
  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Manufacturing4
  • Technology & Software4
  • Electronics & Hardware3

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior quality manager jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality science, or a related technical discipline required
  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential strongly preferred
  • Seven or more years of progressive quality management experience in manufacturing or regulated industries
  • Demonstrated experience leading ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 certification programs
  • Proficiency with APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and statistical process control methodologies
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and presenting quality metrics to executive leadership

Senior Quality Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior quality manager in Texas?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in engineering or a quality-related field followed by progressive quality roles, typically moving from quality engineer to quality manager before reaching senior level. Texas does not require a state-issued license for most quality management roles, but earning ASQ credentials such as the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer is widely expected by Texas manufacturers, aerospace contractors, and medical device companies, and functions as the practical professional standard for advancement.

How much do senior quality managers make in Texas?

Senior quality managers in Texas earn a median of about $130,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,780 for the lowest 10% to over $207,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior quality managers in Texas?

Employers hiring senior quality managers in Texas right now include Smith Seckman Reid, Amazon, and Yates Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical device manufacturers means demand is especially consistent at large multi-site operations with ongoing regulatory compliance needs.

Which Texas cities have the most senior quality manager jobs?

Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas have the most senior quality manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its oil and gas, petrochemical, and medical center industries, Dallas-Fort Worth follows with aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing anchored by employers like Raytheon and Texas Instruments, and San Antonio draws openings from defense contractors and medical device companies tied to the South Texas Medical Center corridor.

Are there remote senior quality manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality management is a hands-on discipline that typically requires physical presence on production floors, in supplier facilities, or at regulated manufacturing sites, so fully remote roles are the exception. About 4% of senior quality manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles tend to involve supplier quality auditing, quality systems documentation, or corporate compliance functions that can be performed off-site.

How can I get hired as a senior quality manager in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a quality engineer or quality technician role at a Texas manufacturer and building toward management from there. Large Texas employers in aerospace and medical devices, including those in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and the Texas Medical Center in Houston, regularly hire quality engineers without senior experience and develop them through internal rotations and supplier audit programs. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate or Certified Quality Engineer credential early accelerates that progression and signals readiness for management responsibility.

Where can I find and apply to senior quality manager jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to senior quality manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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