QA Technician Jobs in Maryland

A Failure Analysis Engineer within the quality control industry specializes in diagnosing and rectifying component and product failures. They investigate potential product failures, determine the root cause, and develop comprehensive reports, including corrective actions, to eliminate future occurrences. They often work in cross-functional teams, liaising with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments, to ensure products meet specified standards and performance criteria. Their work is vital in enhancing product reliability and improving customer satisfaction.

Potential candidates for this role should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, robust problem-solving skills, and a knack for statistical analysis. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with some roles requiring advanced specialization or certification such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE). Excellent communication skills are crucial, as they often need to explain complex technical issues in layman's terms to stakeholders. Before becoming a Failure Analysis Engineer, one might start their career in roles such as a Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Product Development Engineer.

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Quality Technician

  • Plastipak
  • Havre de Grace, MD
  • 1 hour ago
  • Havre de Grace, MD
  • 1 hour ago

As a Quality Technician, you ensure customer specifications & our company's high standards of quality are met throughout our plastic container production operations. You'll join our team of...

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NLM QA Specialist

  • Ripple Effect
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 2 hours ago

NLM QA Specialist General Information* Job Code: CIT-EQ-04T* Location: Client/NIH Main Campus* Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)*...

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Hourly HVAC Quality Assurance Technician

  • FH Furr
  • Stevensville, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stevensville, MD
  • 6 hours ago

Furr is hiring a Residential HVAC Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure every system we install or service meets our high standards of safety, performance, and craftsmanship....

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Qa Specialist I / Sqf Practitioner

  • Independent Can Company
  • Belcamp, MD
  • 19 hours ago
  • Belcamp, MD
  • 19 hours ago

Proven ability to use the following types of inspection hand tools such as: Calipers, micrometers, linear scales Gage pins, thread gages, custom gages Optical comparators, profiles, microscopes Electronic...

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Quality Assurance Technician

  • EPIQ DESIGN SOLUTIONS, LLC.
  • Mount Airy, MD
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mount Airy, MD
  • 20 hours ago

For more information, visit JOB SUMMARY The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), subassemblies...

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Supplier Quality Technician

  • Oshkosh
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 1 day ago

The Supplier Quality Technician supports supplier quality performance by reviewing, validating, and managing PPAP submissions to ensure compliance with design, regulatory, and customer requirements....

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Quality Technician

  • Hamilton Associates Inc
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 1 day ago

Article Inspection/Review for product sustainment activities • Monitor and manage the flow of submitted first article samples • Ensure related first article inspection information/documentation is...

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Qa Technician PJK

  • Keany
  • Landover, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Landover, MD
  • 2 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: PJK Food Service LLC - Landover, MD 20785Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob Purpose/Objective: The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring all finished...

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • WebstaurantStore
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 4 days ago

The Quality Assurance Specialist inspects the completed work of various processes to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met. This role works closely with leadership to identify issue trends...

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Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician

  • Sysco
  • Landover, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Landover, MD
  • 4 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician Sysco - 3.2 Landover, MD Job Details $19.38 - $29.09 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Report preparation Computer operation Customer communication Laboratory...

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Retail Quality Assurance Specialist I

  • Delhaize America
  • Columbia, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 4 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Food Quality Assurance & Safety Job Requisition: 503889 Address: USA-MD-Columbia-7156 Cradlerock Way Store Code: Quality Assurance (5157434) Ahold Delhaize USA, a...

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Quality Technician

  • Specialty Building Products
  • Barclay, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Barclay, MD
  • 4 days ago

Specialty Building Products is a people first organization. Reeb is an SBP Brand. You may be wondering, why should I join Specialty Building Products? We live our Core Values and they reflect what...

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PT Quality Assurance Associate

  • Food Lion
  • Berlin, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Berlin, MD
  • 4 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 504228 Address: USA-MD-Berlin-11007 Manklin Creed Rd Store Code: Store 02614 Grocery (7234972) Food Lion has been providing an easy,...

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Quality Assurance Specialist 3

  • Merck KGaA
  • Rockville, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 5 days ago

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the...

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Quality Assurance Technician (Produce)

  • Sid Wainer & Son
  • Jessup, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Jessup, MD
  • 5 days ago

About Capital Seaboard For over 60 years, Capital Seaboard has been a trusted provider of fresh seafood and produce to the Mid-Atlantic’s most discerning chefs and foodservice operators. With...

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Demographic Data for Maryland

Moving to Maryland? Find some basic demographic data about Maryland below.


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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Maryland

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 Technicians in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.7%
High School or GED
17.3%
Master's Degree
15.9%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Technicians in Maryland
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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