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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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...
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,...
management software; AI/ML conversational analytics experience a plus Preferred Qualifications: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders...
Remote WorkLead the Nonconformance and Real-time data management portions of the quality System....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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- Test Plans
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- Policy Development
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