QA Director Jobs

A Quality Assurance (QA) Director is a high-level executive who oversees the quality control operations within a company. They are responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems, establishing standards and guidelines, and ensuring that all products and services meet the required quality benchmarks. They also direct and coordinate the quality control team to ensure that all inspections and tests are accurately done on time. Apart from this, a QA Director is also expected to manage and resolve any quality-related issues, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.

Before becoming a QA Director, one may hold roles such as QA Manager, QA Engineer, or Quality Control Supervisor. A QA Director should possess excellent communication and leadership skills. They should have a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mind. In terms of educational qualifications, a Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Business, or a relevant field is usually required. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) are highly desirable. Furthermore, they should have a solid understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards, and proficiency in using Quality Management Systems (QMS) and databases.

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CMTS LLC

Construction Quality Assurance Lead

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation...

Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food Safety

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 13 days ago

Role Purpose Statement Primary responsibility is to maintain the Global Quality System of LSG Sky Chefs to ensure the Customer Service Center (CSC) is in compliance with Food Safety, customer, Federal...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Luxemburg, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Luxemburg, WI
  • 1 day ago

Job Type: Regular Job Description Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! How Agropur invests in YOU: Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical,...

Senior Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Draper, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Draper, UT
  • 1 day ago

management software; AI/ML conversational analytics experience a plus Preferred Qualifications: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders...

Remote Work

Quality Engineering Manager

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 5 hours ago

Lead the Nonconformance and Real-time data management portions of the quality System....

IT - Quality Assurance Lead

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago

IT - Quality Assurance Lead Multiple Locations 6 Months Contract Roles and Responsibilities: Candidate must be at least 8 years of experience with strong ETL/Hadoop data testing experience. He/She...

Nuclear Program QA Manager

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 11 hours ago

For you NEW Nuclear Program QA Manager Zachry Group Location Pasadena Posted date 17 hours ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Other Job Description Position Summary: The...

GCP Quality Compliance Manager

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 11 hours ago

In this vital role you will provide critical support to the Process Quality function by assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Amgen's R D Quality Management System...

Director, Quality Assurance, Digital Solutions

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr., United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical...

Software Quality Assurance Manager

  • East Liberty, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • East Liberty, PA
  • 11 hours ago

Rally, Gitlab, Azure DevOps, JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr) required Minimum 2 years' experience with automation tools (e.g., TestRigor, Selenium, QTP, Postman, JMeter) required Licenses/Certifications ISTQB...

GCP Quality Compliance Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago

In this vital role you will provide critical support to the Process Quality function by assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Amgens R&D Quality Management System...

Building Quality Assurance Lead Inspector - Construction

  • Douglas, AZ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Douglas, AZ
  • 13 hours ago

At Jacobs, we're not just building structures, we're helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are...

Director, Quality Assurance & Control - AML & Financial Crimes Management

  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 14 hours ago

The Director of Quality Assurance & Control covering Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Financial Crimes Management (FCM) is responsible for leading a team of managers who oversee Quality Assurance...

Director, Site Head of Quality Assurance

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 hours ago

Provide effective oversight of critical quality systems....

Associate Director, Quality Assurance

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Must have strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills Experience writing, reviewing and editing SOPs and specifications Experience using electronic Quality Management Systems is a plus...

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Salary for QA Director Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

QA Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.6%
Master's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
9.4%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Directors
4-6 years
48.4%
2-4 years
26.5%
8-10 years
13.2%
6-8 years
10.8%
1-2 years
1.1%



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