QA Manager Jobs in Illinois

A QA (Quality Assurance) Manager in the quality control industry is responsible for implementing and managing systems that ensure products meet established quality standards. These professionals oversee the inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to detect defects and deviations from specifications. The QA Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and leads activities to ensure quality control processes are effective. They're also responsible for training and leading QA team members, identifying issues in efficiency and suggest improvements, and ensuring that all tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out, and evaluated.

A potential QA Manager should have a range of important skills including attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and leadership qualities. They should have a strong understanding of quality control standards and methodologies, and proficiency with quality control software. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a QA Manager, professionals might hold roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Quality Assurance Analyst, or Quality Assurance Engineer.

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Quality Assurance Director

  • PNC
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

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Senior Product Quality Manager (Peptide Technology)

  • AbbVie
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Company DescriptionAbout AbbVieAbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow....

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Asst Mgr QA

  • Medline
  • Mundelein, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Mundelein, IL
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Responsibilities Assist the QA Manager with personnel, quality and regulatory oversight support including the daily operation of the unit....

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Quality and Compliance Manager - Regulated Softwar

  • ECOLAB, INC
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago

Establish and maintain a quality management system (QMS) for software development and deployment activities....

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Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Waukegan, IL 60085Education Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $18.00 - $32.00 HourlyJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: QualityJoin the PAK The Visual Pak Companies are...

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Software Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Taylorville Memorial Hospital
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

Process and Quality Management: Ability to analyze and design or improve an organizational process, including incorporating the principles of high reliability, continuous quality improvement, and user-centered...

Hybrid

Agriculture Quality Assurance Lead

  • Remington Seeds
  • Grand Ridge, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Ridge, IL
  • 7 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description While all location employees have seed quality and a major component of their jobs, the QA Lead is the common link that helps to ensure that our customers are...

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Quality Assurance Manager

  • Shurig Solutions, Inc.
  • Itasca, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Itasca, IL
  • 7 days ago

Contribute to supplier quality management, including supplier qualification, audits, performance monitoring, and resolution of supplier-related quality issues....

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Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator (32101)

  • IME Resources LLC
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago

at IME Resources LLC in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Description This role is designed for licensed nursing professionals. To be considered, you must hold an active RN, LPN,...

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Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator - Superviso

  • IME Resources LLC
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago

at IME Resources LLC in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Clinical Quality Assurance Supervisor (RN, LPN, LVN) - 100% Remote Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM CT...

Remote

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Adecco Staffing, USA
  • Rockford, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 17 days ago

management systems and compliance initiatives Act as a key point of contact for customer performance and quality-related communications Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and...

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Quality Assurance Manager

  • Harris Computer Systems
  • Kansas, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Kansas, IL
  • 19 days ago

Quality Assurance Manager Schools FINS - Remote (Eastern/Central preferred) Harris School Solutions FINS is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead our QA organization across a suite of K-12...

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Agentic AI QA Engineering Manager (Director QA Automation & AI)

  • Capgemini America, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago

manager...

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Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

  • SSP
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago

Join Our Team! Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 / year + bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package This job is located at the MDW Airport We are food travel experts, and we are passionate about...

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Director of Product Quality

  • Motorola Solutions
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago

Process Ownership & Compliance : Ensure all operations adhere to Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory compliance, and industry best practices....

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Salary for QA Manager Jobs in Illinois

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 Managers in Illinois 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 Managers in Illinois
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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