QA Manager Jobs in Washington

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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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....

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....

QA Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 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

Requirements for the QA Manager: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Certification by the American Society of Quality is required....

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....

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Salary for QA Manager 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 Managers 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 Managers 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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