QA Director Jobs in Virginia

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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Data Center Quality Assurance Managers

  • AECOM
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Requirements: 15 years of experience with construction and/or quality management CQM or other professional certifications Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture...

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Senior Manager, Quality Assurance 1

  • L3Harris Technologies
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 2 days ago

ASQ certification preferred; Experience managing AS9100 certified business. 5+ years Quality management or operations leadership experience....

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QA Manager

  • Tria Federal
  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 3 days ago

Job Requirements Arlington, VA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Who we are: Tria...

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Quality Systems Manager

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Middletown, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Middletown, VA
  • 8 days ago

DESCRIPTION: As a Quality Systems Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will contribute to excellence across our quality management systems while enabling our mission to make the world healthier,...

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Associate Manager/Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Granules Pharmaceuticals
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 8 days ago

Implementation Quality management system tools and their compliance. Development and execution of quality training modules for the organization....

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Director, Quality Assurance- (Claims) Chesapeake, VA, USA

  • USAA
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 8 days ago

What you'll do: Directs, leads, and motivates cross-functional team members in strategy development, planning, and execution of Quality Management processes and procedures....

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Quality Assurance Manager

  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 10 days ago

Req ID: RQ219805 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Confidential Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4) Job Family: Software Engineering Skills: Information...

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Quality Assurance Lead - Senior

  • ECS Federal, LLC
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 12 days ago

ECS is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead - Senior to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) ENOCS program. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality standards...

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(USA) Area Manager, Quality Assurance/Systems

  • Walmart
  • Ashland, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Ashland, VA
  • 15 days ago

... What you'll do... Implements the business plan for assigned area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling assigning duties and coordinating workloads in...

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Quality Engineering Manager 1

  • M.C. Dean, Inc.
  • Tysons, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Tysons, VA
  • 18 days ago

Assess project performance under the quality management system and provide management, guidance, assistance and support to the project team as required....

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Configuration Management Quality Assurance Lead

  • CACI
  • Sterling, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 19 days ago

Configuration Management Quality Assurance LeadJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of...

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Network Knowledge Management Quality Assurance Lead

  • CACI
  • Sterling, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 19 days ago

Network Knowledge Management Quality Assurance LeadJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type:...

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FBI Quality Assurance Manager (QAM)

  • ATSG
  • Winchester, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 19 days ago

Proven experience in quality management or quality assurance....

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Director Of Quality Compliance & Ehs Insul

  • Kingspan
  • Winchester, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 20 days ago

Essential Duties Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned. Effective deployment of KIMS and quality standardization in...

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Quality Assurance Manager (Plant QA Manager)

  • Sugaright
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 20 days ago

Management System Provide hands on activity and management for the performance of microbiological and chemistry related testing related to product requirements (color, Brix, pH, yeast, mold, APC)....

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

QA Directors in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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