QA Director Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Manager/Associate Director, Quality Management Systems

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Summary: The Senior Manager/Associate Director, Quality Management Systems is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the quality management systems...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 1 day ago

Define, implement, and improve GTI's Quality Management System including development of process and product testing to ensure quality standards are met and oversee determination of finished product...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Holliston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Holliston, MA
  • 2 days ago

The QA Manager is responsible for developing and implementing quality management systems (QMS), ensuring products meet internal and external requirements, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing...

Hardware Quality Engineering Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Hardware Quality Engineering Manager to lead our quality engineering team and ensure the highest standards of product reliability and performance. This...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Auburn, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, MA
  • 2 days ago

TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Auburn, Massachusetts.Summary:Under the direction of the Director, CSC...

Regulatory & Quality Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

  • Waltham, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 3 days ago

The internal Job Title is called Global Product Center Manager (m/f/d) - Sterile Fluids (Medicinal Products). Main Responsibilities: Support as regulatory expert development and new registration...

Oversee bug tracking, test case management (e.g., Hansoft, TestRail), build processes, and playtest coordination, providing clear quality reporting....

Director, Quality Assurance - R&D

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

Management Review meetings and provide recommendations for continuous improvement Ensure a risk-based approach to the identification and management of Quality issues Ensure suitability of corrective...

QA Director

  • MA
  • 8 days ago
  • MA
  • 8 days ago

Demonstrated knowledge in Quality Systems, Quality Operations practices, and procedures....

QA Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago

Company Description To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers - this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company's culture? Explore our social...

Principal Quality Assurance Manager Steel

  • Wilmington, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA
  • 9 days ago

Experience in all aspects of quality management: quality concepts/tools/methods (FMEA, DOE, MSA, GRR, 8D, etc.)...

Sr. Program Manager, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs (Hybrid)

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 11 days ago

Management System (eQMS)....

Quality Compliance Manager

  • Devens, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Devens, MA
  • 15 days ago

, change management, quality events, supplier quality, environmental monitoring and Quality Management Review (QMR)....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Wareham, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Wareham, MA
  • 16 days ago

Marzetti Corporate standards (as well as GFSI standards). Coordinates plant quality and food safety audits (internal and third party)....

Quality Assurance Lead

  • North Brookfield, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • North Brookfield, MA
  • 18 days ago

Escalate recurring or critical deviations to Supervisors and Quality Management in real time. 3....

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Massachusetts

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

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Highest Education Level

QA Directors in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.5%
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 Massachusetts
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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