QA Director Jobs in Alabama

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.

1-12 of 12 Jobs

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 5 days ago

Do you have experience maintaining and developing quality systems in line with AS9100, ISO14001 and NADCAP? Are you confident with leading internal/external auditing?...

QA Manager

  • Theodore, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Theodore, AL
  • 7 days ago

management Strong understanding of food safety regulations (USDA, FDA, FSMA, etc.)...

Director OF Quality Assurance

  • Hope Hull, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Hope Hull, AL
  • 8 days ago

Management with 5 recent years specifically in the DoD or Aerospace industry * 5 years of Quality Management Systems experience with AS9100/ISO9001, RCCA, APQP, Six Sigma * Proficient in interpreting...

Quality Assurance Lead - Test Automation

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 20 days ago

Preferred Skills Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, API Testing, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Support, Software Testing, Test Automation Strategy, Test...

Home Health Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Haleyville, AL
  • 20 days ago
  • Haleyville, AL
  • 20 days ago

Transform Lives and Your Career: Join Home Instead as a Home Health Quality Assurnace Coordinator!! At Home Instead, Your Career is About Making a Difference! About the Role: As a Home Health...

Sr. Quality Assurance Manager

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 28 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 28 days ago

Lead integration of acquired organizations for quality management system compliance and process alignment....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Cecil, AL
  • 28 days ago
  • Cecil, AL
  • 28 days ago

A client that has asked us to confidentially search for a full-time Quality Assurance Manager, for their facility south of Madison, WI. This dairy company has been in business for 40 years and are...

Quality Assurance Testing Manager - Birmingham, On-Site

  • Hoover, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Primary Responsibilities Develops strategic plans for testing applications systems across the organization Manages comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test case scenarios for new and existing...

Quality Assurance Testing Manager - Birmingham, On-Site

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Primary Responsibilities Develops strategic plans for testing applications systems across the organization Manages comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test case scenarios for new and existing...

Software Quality Assurance Lead

  • Hoover, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Preferences Project management experience Familiarity with Regions testing standards Working knowledge of software implementation methodologies Working knowledge of test automation Working knowledge of test...

Navy Quality Assurance Manager

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago

In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and other quality management systems (QMS) and standards within the hardware manufacturing industry such as: ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 27000, ISO 31000, ITIL and other...

QA Manager

  • AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • AL
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications ISTQB or equivalent testing certifications. Exposure to mobile test frameworks like Appium or Detox....

Demographic Data for Alabama

Moving to Alabama? Find some basic demographic data about Alabama below.


Local
National
5,024,216
102,749

QA Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireQualityControl curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Boardroom Foundations: What Every Future Board Director Should Know
Step into the boardroom and discover the fundamentals of governance, leadership, and effective decision-making. Across five weeks, youll explore the role of governance in organisational settings,...
Professional Director Series: Fundamentals for Directors
The course covers the fundamentals for aspiring and current directors. Topics like Types of Directors, Structure of the Board, Removal of a Director from office, and Exemptions available for...
The Working Director Accelerator
In this course you will learn what it takes to become a paid, working director. Remove mindset blocks, understand what materials you need and get help getting them in order, learn all the ways you...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for QA Director Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for QA Director positions.



Highest Education Level

QA Directors in Alabama 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 in Alabama
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%



QA Director Related Career Advice Articles

professionals looking at stats
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control: What’s the Difference?

Deciding on a career in QA vs. QC can be tough if you don’t know which is which. Find out the difference between quality control and quality assurance.

Read article »
Quality control professionals inspect manufacturing equipment
5 Quality Control Career Possibilities

As a specialty that spans numerous industries, QC offers many career paths. Which option is right for you? Read on to learn about the many possibilities available to QC professionals and find the opportunity that fits you best.

Read article »