QA Director Jobs in Tennessee

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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Director-Quality Management

  • Memphis, TN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 18 hours ago

The Director - Quality Management will direct the facility Quality Management program which includes oversight of Accreditation and Credentialing Activities.Competitive SalaryPTO, SICK, ESL, Medical...

2025-20577 - Quality Assurance Manager

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 1 day ago

Oversee internal audits, supplier quality assessments, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs....

Quality Systems Manager

  • Sparta, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Sparta, TN
  • 2 days ago

Quality System Management: o Develop, implement, and maintain the companys quality management system (QMS) in compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001). o Conduct regular audits and reviews...

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

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 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...

Director of Quality Management

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Overview Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Director of Quality Management At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Overview Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to...

QA Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

The Manager IT leads and manages the Quality Assurance (QA) team to provide manual and automated testing service for organization software products. The Manager IT plans testing strategies for...

Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Crossville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Crossville, TN
  • 9 days ago

Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 12 days ago

Proficiency in quality management systems, inspection processes, and audit protocols. Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills....

Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 15 days ago

HomeServe USA, a Brookfield Infrastructure Group portfolio company, is a Great Place to Work, and while we're biased, we're not just saying that. We're proud to have been certified as a Great...

Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 16 days ago

personnel on quality management system requirements....

Director of Quality Assurance & Pharmacovigilance

  • Bristol, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Bristol, TN
  • 18 days ago

Lead development and continuous improvement of Quality Systems, including deviations, CAPAs, change control, and risk management....

Manager, Quality Assurance - All Suites

  • Memphis, TN
  • 20 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 20 days ago

**How you will collaborate with others:** + Communicate with Quality Auditors, Area Managers in QA, Directors, Vice President of QA, Brand teams, Design and Construction, and Human Resources to answer...

Remote Work

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Readyville, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Readyville, TN
  • 22 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...

Director, Quality Assurance - TRISO-X

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 24 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 24 days ago

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities: Oversee the development of processes/procedures needed for the fuel program Quality System and ensure they are identified, established, implemented, and maintained...

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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