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

Enterprise Quality Assurance Lead

  • Springfield, VA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 22 hours ago

Proficient in using quality management systems (QMS), test automation tools, and data analysis techniques. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail....

Manager, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Center

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Manager, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Center - Full Time Ocean Network Express - Richmond, VA Apply Now Posted on 07/25/25 (Ref: VAkpsSKGCj) Job Family: Cargo Management Job Title: Manager,...

HACCP & Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Ringgold, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Ringgold, VA
  • 4 days ago

Working knowledge of best practices in quality systems, food safety, and regulatory requirements. Skills: Strong organizational, managerial, and problem-solving skills....

QA Manager

  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago

management system (QMS) metrics, including CAPAs, change control, laboratory investigations, deviations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Bristol, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bristol, VA
  • 6 days ago

Management Plans; and documenting and monitoring project deficiencies and non-compliances through final resolution....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago

Note: Only US Citizen or GC Holder Eligible Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 annually Company Overview Client is a leading provider...

JR890 Quality Assurance Lead - Liberty QA 1st Shift

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 9 days ago

Who We Are and What We Do Farmer Focuss mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Troutville, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Troutville, VA
  • 9 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...

Quality Assurance Lead (On Site)

  • Arlington, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 14 days ago

Title: Quality Assurance Lead (On Site) Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers....

Quality Compliance Manager

  • Lorton, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Lorton, VA
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities Develop, implement and maintain quality management systems in accordance with ISO9001, AS9100, CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Plan and conduct audits of the company's products, services, and...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Springfield, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 15 days ago

Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) Aerospace industry experience Familiarity with inspection techniques, soldering standards, and electronics manufacturing quality standards Proficiency with Microsoft...

Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 days ago

Job Family: Cargo Management Job Title: Manager, Quality Assurance Role Summary: Responsible for design, development, and implementation of a Quality Assurance & Training program for the...

Quality Assurance Lead, World Bank Third Party Monitoring, Various Locations

  • Arlington, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 23 days ago

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is...

QA Manager Development

  • Petersburg, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Petersburg, VA
  • 23 days ago

Quality Systems: Working knowledge of the following quality systems: Change Control, CAPAs, Deviations, Technical Complaints/ Adverse Events, Management Reporting, and, Support GMP compliance and inspection...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Virginia

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 Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.6%
Master's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
9.4%
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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