QA Director Jobs in Foster City, CA

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 Manager

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Experience within quality systems in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment. Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA preferred....

Director, QA Data Governance, Biologics Manufacturing - Expat in South Korea

  • Sunnyvale, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Expertise in Quality Management Systems, including Electronic Data Management Systems (EDMS), Electronic Quality Management Systems (EQMS), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) such...

Quality Assurance / Control Manager

  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

This role includes managing, enhancing, and implementing the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement....

Senior QA Manager, Computer System Validation

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Senior QA Manager, Computer System Validation (CSV QA) W2 Contract Salary Range: $145,600 - $166,400 per year Location: Redwood City, CA - Hybrid Role Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the...

Director, Product Quality Lead

  • Emeryville, CA (19 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (19 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Ability to learn specialized platforms (Veeva, Power BI, Calyx, SAP, etc) **Skills and Qualifications:** + Advanced degree in life sciences, quality management, or related field + 10+ years of experience...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 6 days ago

experience - Experience managing manual testers - Experience managing automation testers - Experience testing web technologies and back-end services - Experience identifying and reviewing test plans, test...

Senior QA Manager, Quality Management System (QMS)

  • Redwood City, CA (6 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (6 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Create and Implement quality systems business processes and author SOPs and Work Instructions for eQMS systems....

Director, QA Validation

  • Redwood City, CA (6 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (6 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Management System.Stays abreast of evolving multi-regional regulatory requirements and develops strategies to assess and update internal quality processes accordingly.Provides support for internal...

Quality Engineering Manager, FlashArray

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 11 days ago

We're in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in...

Software Quality Engineering Manager

  • Cupertino, CA (20 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (20 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Apr 17, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200599518 Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work....

Associate Director- QA Compliance

  • Foster City, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 13 days ago

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop...

Director- QA Compliance

  • Foster City, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 13 days ago

Align, strategize and collaborate with the Global Supplier Quality function within Gilead Enhance Global Third party Quality Oversight program and Qualification Process by leading initiatives to maintain...

Senior Quality Assurance Manager: Contact Center Operations

  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Management and Interaction Analytic products preferred....

Sr. IVD QA Manager

  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Experience implementing and/or managing Document Control using an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)....

Associate Director, Quality Assurance

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 days ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Foster City, CA

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Highest Education Level

QA Directors in Foster City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
9.5%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
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 Foster City, CA
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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