QA Technician Jobs in Virginia

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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PT Quality Assurance Associate

  • Food Lion
  • Oak Hall, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oak Hall, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 365910 Address: USA-VA-Oak Hall-7013 Lankford Hwy Store Code: Store 02555 Grocery (7233474) Food Lion has been providing an easy,...

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QA Specialist - Shipbuilding & Defense

  • Serco
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 hours ago

In this role, you will: Be responsible for quality control and quality and safety surveillance of all activities involving safety and quality assurance to ensure compliance with Sercos Quality Management...

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QA Technician - 2nd Shift Quality Liberty

  • Farmer Focus
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are and What We Do Farmer Focuss mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them...

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Quality Technician

  • Nucor
  • Prince George, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Prince George, VA
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Division: NIPG Southeast Location: Prince George, VA, United States Other Available Locations: N/A Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means...

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Quality Technician - Manufacturing (Night Shift)

  • ProAmpac
  • Hardy, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hardy, VA
  • 2 days ago

ProAmpac in Rocky Mount, VA is hiring an experienced Quality Technician. ProAmpac is ACTIVELY HIRING at our Rocky Mount, VA facility! About the Company - ProAmpac is a leading global flexible...

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Retail Quality Assurance Specialist I

  • Delhaize America
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 3 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Food Quality Assurance & Safety Job Requisition: 503889 Address: USA-VA-Mechanicsville-8319 Bell Creek Rd Store Code: Quality Assurance (5157434) Ahold Delhaize USA, a...

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Quality Technician II, Production Floor Support

  • Regalrexnord
  • Radford, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Radford, VA
  • 5 days ago

Management System RAD document compliance Perform In-Process Audits to verify workmanship standards are being followed Help maintain tier-2 quality documents (such as, Quality Standard Procedures,...

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Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent)

  • Army National Guard Units
  • Sandston, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sandston, VA
  • 5 days ago

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D1065000 and is...

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Quality Assurance Technician

  • Department of Defense
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 5 days ago

Job Requirements naval medical center portsmouth, VA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Duties...

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Quality Technician C

  • L3Harris Technologies
  • Orange, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Orange, VA
  • 6 days ago

Interacts with Receiving Inspection (RI), Supplier Quality, Program Quality and Procurement as necessary. Review, incorporate, and sign-off on planning documentation....

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Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering

  • L3Harris Technologies
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 8 days ago

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest...

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Quality Technician

  • ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc
  • Ashland, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Ashland, VA
  • 8 days ago

Quality Technician at ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc Quality Technician at ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc in Ashland, Virginia Posted in 3 days ago. Job Description: Lutron...

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Quality Assurance Technician

  • Actalent
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician Job Description The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring and verifying food safety, quality control procedures, and regulatory compliance...

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Quality Technician

  • Cerro Wire
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 9 days ago

system improvements Partner cross-functionally to support NPD and design changes What You Bring Were looking for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, collaborative environment: Associates degree...

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Quality Assurance Technician 1st Shift

  • Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
  • Broadway, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Broadway, VA
  • 9 days ago

Description Quality Assurance Technician 1st Shift Starting pay rate: $21.40 with attendance bonus, Monday to Friday-Some weekend work required: From 7:30 am- 4:30 pm....

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Demographic Data for Virginia

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


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QA Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to QA
Acquire the fundamental skills necessary to excel in the world of QA: Learn about QA principles, documentation, bug identification, and how to create and execute test cases. "Introduction to QA"...
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Final Exam: QA Specialist will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout the QA Specialist track of the Skillsoft Aspire Software Tester to DevOps Automated Tester...
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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Virginia

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 Virginia 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 Virginia
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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