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 Manager ( GMP )

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

Quality Manager(GMP) Perform and/or arrange QA/QC audits of the facility. Successfully maintain all ISO and FDA accreditations and certifications. Maintain plant regulatory compliance, including...

Quality Assurance Lead

  • Manteno, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Manteno, IL
  • 14 hours ago

Quality Assurance Lead Job Description As a Quality Assurance Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in food manufacturing processes. You will...

Product Quality Manager

  • Granite City, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Granite City, IL
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Since 1961, Precoat Metals (www.precoat.com) has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide. We are committed to this level of quality in both our...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Quality Assurance Manager/AS9100 Auditor The AS9100 Lead Auditor is responsible for leading the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance...

Company Metallurgist & QA Manager

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 2 days ago

Assist in reviewing new product drawings, participate in development of new products, manufacturing processes and quality system improvements....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • South Beloit, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • South Beloit, IL
  • 4 days ago

gpac is working with a Dairy Manufacturer that is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager, for their facility south of Madison. This dairy company has been in business for 40 years and are growing...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Moline, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Moline, IL
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Do as Quality Engineer: Leverage your expertise in quality systems to enhance products and processes, ensuring compliance with customer, internal, and ISO 9001 requirements....

Quality Assurance Manager II

  • Mount Olive, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Olive, IL
  • 5 days ago

Title: Quality Assurance Manager Department: Innovation Reports To: Refer to location organizational chart Flip your Career! At Mennel, we believe in doing right and bringing our best to our...

Quality Assurance Manager - Steel Manufacturing

  • Alsip, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Alsip, IL
  • 6 days ago

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome. Job Requisition #: 031578 Quality Assurance Manager -...

Director, Quality Assurance

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Establish and maintain a database for the management and tracking of supplier performance (e.g. scorecards) Provide quarterly reporting of supplier quality metrics to the Quality Management Review Chair...

Quality Assurance Lead (SAP Testing) (Local candidate)

  • Naperville, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 8 days ago

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the testing lifecycle, agile methodologies, and DevOps frameworks, while also possessing knowledge of Quality Management techniques....

Senior Director, Quality Assurance

  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago

Job Overview The Senior Director of Quality Management Systems will oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the Company's global GxP quality management system designed to comply with...

Sr. Program Manager, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs (Hybrid)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

Management System (eQMS)....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Rockford, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 10 days ago

gpac is working with a Food Manufacturer that is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager, for their facility south of Madison. This dairy company has been in business for 40 years and are growing...

Director of Quality & Compliance

  • Rockford, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 10 days ago

If you're a clinical leader who thrives on structure, here’s your opportunity to join a team that’s refining its program to be a local and national leader in hospice and palliative care. If you...

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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
41.6%
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 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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