QA Manager Jobs in Waltham, MA

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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Manager/Associate Director, Quality Management Systems

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Summary: The Senior Manager/Associate Director, Quality Management Systems is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the quality management systems...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Holliston, MA (16 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Holliston, MA (16 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago

The QA Manager is responsible for developing and implementing quality management systems (QMS), ensuring products meet internal and external requirements, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing...

Hardware Quality Engineering Manager

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Hardware Quality Engineering Manager to lead our quality engineering team and ensure the highest standards of product reliability and performance. This...

Regulatory & Quality Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

  • Waltham, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 4 days ago

The internal Job Title is called **Global Product Center Manager (m/f/d) - Sterile Fluids (Medicinal Products).** **Main Responsibilities:** + Support as regulatory expert development and new...

Quality Engineering Manager, Post-Market Risk

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 8 days ago

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Jun 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare...

QA Manager

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a QA Manager to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077....

Principal Quality Assurance Manager Steel

  • Wilmington, MA (12 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (12 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Experience in all aspects of quality management: quality concepts/tools/methods (FMEA, DOE, MSA, GRR, 8D, etc.)...

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

  • Marlborough, MA (15 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (15 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Management System (eQMS)....

Quality Compliance Manager

  • Devens, MA (20 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Devens, MA (20 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 15 days ago

, change management, quality events, supplier quality, environmental monitoring and Quality Management Review (QMR)....

Manager, Quality Assurance - All Suites

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 21 days ago

_\*\*\*This is a remote position with a preferred candidate located in Georgia or South Carolina\*\*\*_ This is your chance to be part of an in\-house Brands team of industry experts in the...

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Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Topsfield, MA (22 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Topsfield, MA (22 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 23 days ago

Responsibilities: Develop and implement quality management systems and processes Collaborating with various departments to drive initiatives that enhance Comtech Quality objectives Facilitate regular...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Reading, MA (12 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Reading, MA (12 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 23 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...

Manager, Quality Assurance

  • Stoughton, MA (20 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA (20 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 24 days ago

Responsibilities: Develop and implement quality management systems and processes Collaborating with various departments to drive initiatives that enhance Comtech Quality objectives Facilitate regular...

Director, QA Engineering

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 25 days ago

Hire, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers and QA managers. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment that empowers team members to excel....

Executive Director, Quality Management and GxP Systems

  • Waltham, MA
  • 25 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 25 days ago

Position Summary: Th Executive Director, Quality Management and GxP Systems will lead and ensure effective Ardelyx Quality Management Systems and compliant GxP electronic systems....

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Salary for QA Manager Jobs in Waltham, MA

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Highest Education Level

QA Managers in Waltham, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.5%
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 Managers in Waltham, MA
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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