Quality Inspector Jobs in Virginia

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Senior HDD Inspector - Contract

  • SGS
  • Danville, VA
  • moments ago
  • Danville, VA
  • moments ago

This position reports directly to the Chief Inspector and requires extensive HDD inspection experience on large-diameter pipeline projects....

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AMPP Basic Coatings Inspector

  • Quinn Consulting Services
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 hours ago

This role routinely uses standard coatings inspection equipment such as DFT gauges, sling psychrometers, surface temperature gauges, visual comparators, etc....

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AMPP Senior Certified Coating Inspector

  • Quinn Consulting Services
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 hours ago

This role routinely uses standard coatings inspection equipment such as DFT gauges, sling psychrometers, surface temperature gauges, visual comparators, etc....

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AMPP Certified Coating Inspector Level 2

  • Quinn Consulting Services
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 hours ago

This role routinely uses standard coatings inspection equipment such as DFT gauges, sling psychrometers, surface temperature gauges, visual comparators, etc....

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Inspector General

  • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
  • Springfield, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 11 hours ago

Inspector General Eligibility for this executive level position will be based upon a clear demonstration that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out...

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Flight Inspector Level 2 or Level 3

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Sterling, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 2 days ago

Management System requirements Familiarity with SQAR requirements and Q-code application in a government contract environment Basic Qualifications for Level 3: High School diploma or equivalent and...

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Quality Inspector

  • Aerotek
  • Dulles, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 2 days ago

Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management system requirements. Ability to perform in-process and final inspections in accordance with NASA 8739 or IPC workmanship standards....

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Vehcile Condition Inspector

  • ACV Auctions
  • Vienna, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 3 days ago

Our inspectors are meticulous. Nothing gets by them....

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Quality Inspector

  • Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 3 days ago

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspection of finished goods, packaging components, labeling materials, and raw materials using standard inspection techniques...

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Vehicle Condition Inspector

  • ACV Auctions
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

Our inspectors are meticulous. Nothing gets by them....

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Mechanical QA Inspector (Night Shift)

  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 days ago

Mechanical QA Inspector Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Months Contract Pay Range: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour on W2 Shift: Night Shift Candidate shall have the following: A strong knowledge...

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Inspector II - Quality

  • Dover Food Retail
  • South Chesterfield, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • South Chesterfield, VA
  • 6 days ago

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating...

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Data Center Quality Assurance Inspectors

  • AECOM
  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 7 days ago

Oversee corrective actions for unacceptable construction work and support final inspections, punch lists, and project closeouts....

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Senior Sprinkler Inspector

  • Johnson Controls
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 7 days ago

This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus! Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers...

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Quality Control Inspector

  • ColonialWebb Contractors
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

ColonialWebb is hiring a Quality Control Inspector. Ideally the person in this role is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)....

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Salary for Quality Inspector Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Quality Inspectors in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
28.9%
High School or GED
24.2%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.0%
Master's Degree
11.1%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Inspectors in Virginia
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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