QA Director Jobs in Washington

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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QA Director - Industrial Fabrication

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Quality Assurance Director- Lead, Inspire, and Elevate Standards Are you a driven leader with a passion for quality and process improvement? We're seeking a Quality Assurance Director to...

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT COMMERCE EMPLOYEES QA Manager (COM 3) with in-training option At the Department of Commerce, we're reimagining what's possible in government. We're...

Senior Director, QA

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

The Sr. Director, QA is responsible for driving the overall quality strategy from functional, to automation, and beyond (e.g. performance testing, data quality testing, etc.). This individual...

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Manager Quality Assurance

  • Seatac, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seatac, WA
  • 10 days ago

Manager Quality Assurance Alaska Airlines - 3.7 SeaTac, WA Job Details Full-time $117,850 - $176,800 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition...

Quality Assurance Manager - New Nuclear

  • Richland, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 11 days ago

Verifies the quality system is effectively implemented and maintained through the performance of audits, surveillance, and reviews of engineering, design, procurement, and fabrication documents. 6....

Sr. QA Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 days ago

Despite constraints on time and resources, you are able to develop and execute test cases manually, and with an eye towards improving future test efficiency....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 13 days ago

We make life more comfortable. Leggett & Platt's overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives -- by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part...

Quality Assurance Manager - FSQA

  • Kent, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 17 days ago

progressive and demonstrated quality assurance and food safety management leadership experience in the food industry or manufacturing industry Proficient knowledge in food safety programs and systems: GFSI...

Customer Service Quality Assurance Coordinator - 250000002J

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 18 days ago

Nintendo of America Inc.****About Nintendo of America** : From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique...

Sr. Quality Assurance Manager, Packaging Innovation Lab, MSP-CX

  • Sumner, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Sumner, WA
  • 18 days ago

Are you interested in leading a team dedicated to reducing waste and testing innovative packaging products? If packaging waste makes you cringe and you're passionate about developing others,...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Auburn, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 19 days ago

Must Have Skills of the QA Manager: 10+ years of quality assurance experience required, preferably in a build-to-print manufacturing environment. 5+ years of Aerospace Quality Manager experience...

Customer Service Quality Assurance Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish)

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 19 days ago

Nintendo of America Inc. About Nintendo of America : From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique...

Manager / Senior Manager Quality Assurance - Copperleaf

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 19 days ago

Full-time Company Description IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software...

Nintendo of America Inc.****About Nintendo of America** : From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique...

Quality Assurance Manager Sis

  • Everett, WA
  • 20 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 20 days ago

Knowledge of one or more quality systems: i.e., Malcolm Baldridge, ISO 9000, Lean, Kaizen, Army Corps of Engineers, NBBB or ESR Quality System, continuous improvement, or earned value management....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Washington

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 Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.4%
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 Washington
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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