QA Director Jobs in Illinois

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 Director

  • PNC
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

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Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering

  • McDonald's - Corporate
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Company Description: McDonald's growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape...

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Senior Product Quality Manager (Peptide Technology)

  • AbbVie
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of...

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Asst Mgr QA

  • Medline
  • Mundelein, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Mundelein, IL
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with personnel, quality and regulatory oversight support. Assist with managing the activities of the quality control group to ensure quality and...

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Quality and Compliance Manager - Regulated Softwar

  • ECOLAB, INC
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago

Establish and maintain a quality management system (QMS) for software development and deployment activities....

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Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Waukegan, IL 60085Education Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $18.00 - $32.00 HourlyJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: QualityJoin the PAK The Visual Pak Companies are...

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Software Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Taylorville Memorial Hospital
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago

Process and Quality Management: Ability to analyze and design or improve an organizational process, including incorporating the principles of high reliability, continuous quality improvement, and user-centered...

Hybrid

Agriculture Quality Assurance Lead

  • Remington Seeds
  • Grand Ridge, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Ridge, IL
  • 7 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description While all location employees have seed quality and a major component of their jobs, the QA Lead is the common link that helps to ensure that our customers are...

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Quality Assurance Manager

  • Shurig Solutions, Inc.
  • Itasca, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Itasca, IL
  • 7 days ago

Contribute to supplier quality management, including supplier qualification, audits, performance monitoring, and resolution of supplier-related quality issues....

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Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator (32101)

  • IME Resources LLC
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago

at IME Resources LLC in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Description This role is designed for licensed nursing professionals. To be considered, you must hold an active RN, LPN,...

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Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator - Superviso

  • IME Resources LLC
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago

at IME Resources LLC in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Clinical Quality Assurance Supervisor (RN, LPN, LVN) - 100% Remote Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM CT...

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Quality Assurance Manager

  • Adecco Staffing, USA
  • Rockford, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 17 days ago

management systems and compliance initiatives Act as a key point of contact for customer performance and quality-related communications Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and...

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Quality Assurance Manager

  • Harris Computer Systems
  • Kansas, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Kansas, IL
  • 18 days ago

Quality Assurance Manager Schools FINS - Remote (Eastern/Central preferred) Harris School Solutions FINS is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead our QA organization across a suite of K-12...

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Agentic AI QA Engineering Manager (Director QA Automation & AI)

  • Capgemini America, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago

Locations: New York, NY | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL | Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA (Hybrid 3 days onsite) Salary: $180K $200K base + 20% bonus Employment: Full-Time Sponsorship: Not available (No...

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Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

  • SSP
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago

Join Our Team! Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year + bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package This job is located at the MDW Airport We are food travel experts, and we are passionate about...

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Illinois

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

QA Directors in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.7%
Master's Degree
27.6%
High School or GED
9.2%
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 Illinois
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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